Blade Specialist

NeXHS Renewables Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NeXHS Renewables Pvt Ltd in Chennai seeks an experienced Blade Specialist to perform blade inspections, assess defects, and evaluate repair options for wind turbine blades. The role requires hands-on NDT experience and familiarity with industry standards.

You will analyze blade integrity, support maintenance planning, and contribute to technical reporting and client discussions within a on-site team in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Renewable Energy or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in wind turbine blade inspection, condition assessment, repair or O&M.
• Experience evaluating blade defects (leading edge erosion, gelcoat damage, cracks, delamination, bond defects, lightning damage, trailing edge) and coating degradation.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspection and evaluation of wind turbine blades using inspection data and field observations.
• Identify, classify, and evaluate blade defects; recommend repair methodologies and maintenance strategies.
• Document inspection findings in technical reports, defect assessments, and engineering documentation.
• Support client discussions; provide expertise on blade structures, failure modes, maintenance practices, and inspection technologies.
• Evaluate new blade inspection technologies, materials, and NDT methods to improve quality and effectiveness.

Skills

Blade inspection

NDT techniques

Failure analysis

Condition assessment

Engineering docs

IEC standards

Data analysis

Client interaction

Education

Mechanical Eng

Tools

Thermography

Ultrasonic Testing

Tap Testing

Shearography

Visual Inspection

Job description

Onsite

Minimum 3+ Years

We are seeking an experienced Blade Specialist with expertise in wind turbine blade inspection, condition assessment, defect evaluation, and repair methodologies. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support blade integrity assessment, maintenance planning, failure analysis, and engineering documentation while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Job Designation: Blade Specialist Key Requirements

• Bachelor s / Master s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Renewable Energy, or any related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in wind turbine blade inspection, condition assessment, composite blade repair, or wind turbine O&M.
• Hands-on experience in evaluating blade defects including leading edge erosion, gelcoat damage, cracks, delamination, bond line defects, lightning strike damage, trailing edge separation, and coating degradation.
• Hands-on experience in blade failure analysis, root cause investigation, remaining life assessment, and repair methodology evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques including Thermography, Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Tap Testing, Shearography, and Visual Inspection.
• Experience in composite materials, rotor blade construction, manufacturing processes, composite repair techniques, and maintenance planning.
• Experience in technical reporting, engineering documentation, and maintenance recommendations.
• Knowledge of IEC 61400-1, IEC 61400-5, IEC 61400-23, and IEC 61400-24 standards.
• Knowledge of DNV-ST-0376, DNV-SE-0438, and relevant DNV Recommended Practices.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, client interaction, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspection, condition assessment, and structural integrity evaluation of wind turbine blades using inspection data and field observations.
• Identify, classify, and evaluate blade defects and recommend appropriate repair methodologies and maintenance strategies based on industry best practices.
• Review, validate, and document inspection findings by preparing technical inspection reports, defect assessment reports, maintenance recommendations, and engineering documentation.
• Support client technical discussions and provide expertise on blade structures, failure mechanisms, maintenance practices, and inspection technologies.
• Evaluate emerging blade inspection technologies, composite materials, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, repair techniques, and industry best practices to enhance inspection quality and maintenance effectiveness.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor s / Master s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Renewable Energy, or any related engineering discipline.

Why Join Us

• Work on advanced wind turbine blade inspection and integrity assessment projects.
• Collaborate with experienced renewable energy and O&M professionals.
• Gain exposure to advanced NDT technologies, composite repair methodologies, and international wind industry standards.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, technical specialization, and career growth in the renewable energy sector.

Additional Information

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Experience: Minimum 3+ Years
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Mode: On-site
• Domain: Wind Turbine Blade Inspection / O&M / Renewable Energy