Expert WTG

ENGIE India; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE India is seeking a Technical Expert in Wind Turbine Blade Maintenance to join its Global Maintenance Services team. You will lead blade inspections, repairs, and RCAs, interfacing with OEMs and site teams to ensure blade reliability across wind farms.

Based in Pune, on-site with travel to AMEA region, you will apply advanced diagnostics, drone-based inspections, and coating technologies to extend blade life and safety while adhering to OEM standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of hands-on wind turbine blade inspection, repair and diagnostics.
• Proven track record in RCAs and direct OEM engagement.
• Strong knowledge of composites, aerodynamics, bonding, and failure modes.
• Experience with blade monitoring platforms and drone-based inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead blade inspection campaigns, damage assessments, and hands-on repairs across wind farms.
• Perform repairs including surface restoration, leading-edge protection, crack sealing, and patching with OEM compliance.
• Conduct RCAs for blade failures and engage OEMs with evidence-based findings.
• Detect early blade failures using drones, ultrasound, thermography, and monitoring data.
• Provide technical support to site teams during interventions, retrofits, and major campaigns.
• Evaluate market repair solutions and contribute to SOP development and maintenance planning.

Skills

Blade inspection

Root Cause Analysis

Diagnostics

Drone inspection

Ultrasonic testing

Thermography

Vibration analysis

Safety at height

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Renewable Energy related degree

Tools

Drone inspection systems

Acoustic sensors

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Technical Expert – Wind Turbine Blade Maintenance

At ENGIE, we are accelerating the energy transition by ensuring our renewable assets perform at their best. Wind energy is central to this mission, and the reliability of every blade matters.

We are looking for a Technical Expert in Wind Turbine Blade Maintenance to join our Global Maintenance Services team in India. In this role, you will be the go-to specialist for blade integrity, combining deep field expertise with cutting-edge diagnostics to keep our wind fleet running safely and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Lead blade inspection campaigns, damage assessments, and hands-on repair activities across operational wind farms in the AMEA region.
• Perform complex blade repairs including surface restoration, leading-edge protection, crack sealing, and composite patching while ensuring OEM compliance.
• Conduct detailed Root Cause Analyses for blade failures, erosion, delamination, and lightning damage, and challenge OEMs with evidence-based findings.
• Detect early blade failures using site observations, drone imagery, ultrasonic testing, thermographic scans, and condition monitoring data.
• Provide immediate technical support to site teams during blade interventions, retrofits, and major repair campaigns.
• Evaluate and recommend market-available repair solutions including advanced coatings, retrofit kits, and emerging blade technologies.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures and integrate monitoring insights into maintenance planning.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of hands-on experience in wind turbine blade inspection, repair, and diagnostics.
• Proven track record in conducting RCAs and engaging directly with OEMs and blade manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, aerodynamic design, bonding techniques, and blade failure modes.
• Familiarity with blade monitoring platforms, drone-based inspection systems, acoustic sensors, and vibration analysis tools.
• Knowledge of rope access techniques and safety standards for working at height.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across technical and operational teams.

Location

Pune, India – On Site. This role involves regular travel to operational wind farm sites across the AMEA region.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package aligned with your expertise and seniority in the renewable energy sector.
• A career path with real growth opportunities within a global leader in the energy transition.
• A diversity of missions across multiple wind farms, technologies, and geographies.
• Stimulating technical challenges at the forefront of blade reliability and innovation.
• A friendly, collaborative work environment where your field expertise is valued and your voice shapes strategy.
• Flexibility in planning your site interventions, supporting a balanced professional life.

Our Commitment

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are. Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants based on their skills, experience, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, please let us know and we will support you.