Instructor

TPI Composites; España; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TPI Composites Academy seeks an experienced trainer to deliver GWO courses in Spanish and English, at Alcala de Henares and on-site for clients. You will prepare materials, coordinate calendars, assess trainees, and ensure safety and compliance with GWO standards.

Ideal candidates hold a technical qualification and a formal teaching certificate, with 3+ years in wind tech and prior training experience; blade repair and IRATA/SPRAT credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Vocational training qualification in a technical field and accredited teaching qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a wind-industry technician and prior trainer experience.
• GWO certifications in the modules to be taught.
• Experience in blade repair, IRATA/SPRAT, lifeguard qualification is a plus.
• Category B driving license is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Deliver GWO courses in Spanish and English, at Alcala de Henares or on-site as required.
• Prepare course materials, presentations, scenarios, and equipment.
• Coordinate course calendar with sales and administration; manage trainee confirmations.
• Assess trainees using GWO methods and record results; complete attendance and forms.
• Ensure safety through risk assessments and equipment inspections.
• Maintain compliance with GWO and update content with revisions.
• Collaborate with blade services teams to bring field experience into training.
• Support onboarding of new instructors to the Academy.

Connaissances

GWO training delivery

English communication

Public speaking

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Formation

Vocational technical qualification

Teaching qualification SSCE0110

Outils

WINDA database

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Excel

Description du poste

• Deliver the Academy’s GWO courses: Basic Safety Training (BST: First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights, and Sea Survival), Advanced Rescue Training (ART), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Blade Repair (BR), as well as the corresponding refresher courses.
• Conduct theoretical and practical sessions in accordance with current GWO standards, adhering to the required durations, instructor-to-trainee ratios, and mandatory content.
• Adapt teaching methods to the group’s profile, ensuring that all trainees understand the material and participate actively.
• Deliver training in Spanish and English, both at the Alcalá de Henares facility and on-site at customer premises when required.

Course Preparation & Planning

• Prepare each course in advance: training materials, presentations, practical scenarios, and required equipment.
• Coordinate the course calendar, instructor availability, and trainee confirmations with the sales and administration team.
• Before each course starts, verify that trainees meet the entry requirements (identification, medical fitness where applicable, prior certifications in WINDA).

Assessment & Certification

• Assess trainees using the methods defined by GWO (practical observation, theory tests) and record the results.
• Accurately complete attendance lists, assessment forms, and other course documentation.
• Provide the administrative team with the information needed to register training in WINDA and issue certificates.

Safety, Facilities & Equipment

• Ensure the safety of trainees and instructors during all activities by applying the Academy’s risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Inspect personal protective equipment, fall arrest systems, rescue equipment, fire extinguishers, and training materials before and after each use.
• Maintain equipment inspection and expiration records, and report incidents and near misses.

Quality & GWO Compliance

• Comply with GWO standards, the Academy’s internal procedures, and the certification body’s requirements.
• Participate in audits and update course content with each new revision of the GWO standards.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Maintain valid instructor qualifications, as well as personal GWO and technical certifications.
• Collaborate with the blade repair technical teams of TPI Blade Services Europe to bring real-world field experience into training.
• Support the internal training of TPI technicians and the onboarding of new instructors to the Academy.

Position Requirements

Language & Communication Skills

Native Spanish speaker with a high level of English (minimum B2, C1 preferred) to deliver courses to international groups and interpret the GWO standards, which are published in English. Ability to communicate clearly in front of groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply basic calculations related to loads, forces, angles, and safety factors for working at heights and rescue, as well as mixing ratios and curing times for composite repair.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to assess risks in real time, make quick decisions in practical scenarios, and adapt training to different trainee levels. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or technical procedure form.

Computer Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and of presentation and training tools. Knowledge of the WINDA database is a plus.

Education & Experience

Vocational training qualification in a technical field (electromechanical maintenance, renewable energy, composite materials, or similar) or equivalent experience. Accredited teaching qualification, preferably the official Spanish trainer certificate SSCE0110 (Certificado de Profesionalidad de Docencia de la Formación Profesional para el Empleo), in line with GWO instructor qualification requirements. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technician in the wind industry and prior experience as a trainer. Valid GWO certifications in the modules to be taught. Experience in blade repair, IRATA/SPRAT certification, a lifeguard qualification, and a category B (passenger car) driver’s license are a plus.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The position requires good physical condition and medical clearance for working at heights, rescue, firefighting, and water-based activities. Availability to travel occasionally for on-site training at customer premises.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4336
• Job Category Specialist
• Posting Date 11/04/2026, 04:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time