Blades Reliability Specialist

Nadara Services (Spain) S.L.U.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible ways of working

Job summary

Nadara is seeking a Blades Reliability Specialist in Madrid to oversee wind turbine blade inspections, lead failure investigations, and manage repairs. You will collaborate on upgrades, define best practices, and maintain comprehensive blade documentation to ensure reliability and safety across the fleet.

Ideal candidates bring over 15 years of blade repair/manufacturing experience, fluent English, and strong planning and budgeting skills, with a collaborative mindset for cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Proven blade repair or manufacturing experience (> 15 years).
• English skills mandatory.
• Portuguese, French or Italian is a plus.
• Contractor management experience.
• Planning capabilities.
• Budget control capabilities.
• Organised and methodical mindset with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wind turbine blade inspections and condition assessments, actively participating in developing fleet maintenance strategies to ensure routine inspections maintain optimal blade conditions.
• Lead investigations into blade failures, collaborating with subcontractors or internal teams to perform root cause analyses, and delivering clear recommendations for corrective actions to enhance safety and reliability.
• Manage or support blade repairs and maintenance activities, evaluating methods and materials and prioritizing repair tasks to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate on technical due diligence for upgrades and solutions to address blade serial defects, contributing to the definition of Best Practices, processes, and procedures for optimized maintenance strategies.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation of blade inspections, maintenance activities, and repair histories, ensuring accessibility for relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Blade repair

English fluency

Other languages a plus

Contractor management

Planning

Budgeting

Leadership

Organization

Creativity

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Technical education on mechanical and composite material

Job description

R0001587 Blades Reliability Specialist (Open) We’re Nadara.

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’. We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside. Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/ Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect. Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:

As the Blades Reliability Specialist reporting to the Blades Reliability Manager, you'll oversee wind turbine blade inspections, lead investigations into blade failures, manage repairs, and collaborate on upgrades and defect solutions. You'll also develop and maintain documentation to ensure optimal blade conditions and reliability.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities and Authorities

• Oversee wind turbine blade inspections and condition assessments, actively participating in developing fleet maintenance strategies to ensure routine inspections maintain optimal blade conditions.
• Lead investigations into blade failures, collaborating with subcontractors or internal teams to perform root cause analyses, and delivering clear recommendations for corrective actions to enhance safety and reliability.
• Manage or support blade repairs and maintenance activities, evaluating methods and materials and prioritizing repair tasks to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate on technical due diligence for upgrades and solutions to address blade serial defects, contributing to the definition of Best Practices, processes, and procedures for optimized maintenance strategies.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation of blade inspections, maintenance activities, and repair histories, ensuring accessibility for relevant stakeholders.

Technical and cross Competences

• Proven blade repair or manufacturing experience (> 15 years)
• English skills mandatory
• Portuguese, French or Italian is a plus.
• Contractor management
• Planning capabilities
• Budget control capabilities
• Managerial skills and behaviours
• Organised and methodical mindset.
• Creative mindset
• Safety orientated.
• Results focused, drive and persistence.
• Confident and articulate communicator.
• Teamwork, developing relationships.
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Education and Qualifications

• Technical education on mechanical and composite material.

Travel Requirements

• Same country and Western Europe.
• Occasional traveling.

Pay and benefits

At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow. Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.

Salary range: 40-50K + variable bonus and benefits The compensation range indicated in the job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with EU pay transparency.

Equality and equity

Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution. Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.

What we expect from you

We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership. If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.

Location: Madrid Time Type: Full time Worker Subtype: Regular

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