Blade Factory Complex Composite Blade Repair Technician

GEV Wind Power; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

GEV Wind Power US is seeking experienced Blade Factory Complex Composite Blade Repair Technicians to perform Category 4 and 5 repairs on the factory floor. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, physically capable, and skilled in epoxy/ polyester resins, fiberglass reinforcement, and core materials.

Responsibilities include repairs up to Category 5, resin lay-up, vacuum infusion, QA/QC reporting, and potential travel to North American wind farms on an 8/1 rotation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-quality composite repair experience performing blade repairs.
• Knowledge of epoxy and polyester resins, wet lay-up, and vacuum bag techniques.
• Experience handling balsa and foam core materials.
• Knowledge of fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair methods.
• Ability to safely and properly use powered hand tools.
• Good finger dexterity and precise use of hand and power tools.
• Understanding of repair specifications and how to read complex technical drawings.
• IT literate including email, internet, and iPad usage.
• Ability to work well in a team, take guidance, and provide leadership when required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in scope and work assignments.
• Physically capable of climbing ladders, bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to wear a respirator and work safely with protective equipment.
• Good vision with or without correction.
• Must be 21+, eligible to work in the U.S., and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite blade repairs on the factory floor up to Category 5 complex or specialty repairs.
• Perform epoxy and polyester resin wet lay-up, vacuum infusion, and work with hollow and sandwich materials.
• May perform structural blade repairs.
• Complete Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QA/QC reports per Quality Checkpoints.
• Travel to other wind farms in North America on an 8/1 rotation if required.

Skills

Safety-focused

Physical fitness

Composite repair

Reading drawings

Teamwork and leadership

IT literate

Valid driver’s license

Education

GWO BST Certification

GWO ART Certification

GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety

GWO Blade Repair Certification

Spot Paint Certification

OSHA 10 General Industry

EHS Regional Compliance

SGRE Blade C/Blade D Certification

Tools

Epoxy and polyester resins

Vacuum infusion

Fiberglass reinforcement

Job description

Job description

GEV Wind Power US is seeking experienced Blade Factory Complex Composite Blade Repair Technicians with extensive experience performing Category 4 and Category 5 composite blade repairs. In this role, you will perform complex composite blade repair on the factory floor. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, physically capable, and highly skilled in composite repair techniques using epoxy and polyester resins, fiberglass reinforcement, and balsa and foam core materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing composite blade repairs on the factory, up to Category 5 complex or specialty repairs
• Perform Epoxy and Polyester resin wet lay-up, vacuum infusion, balsa and foam sandwich materials
• May be required to perform structural repair of blades
• Complete detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QA/QC reports, adhering to Quality Checkpoints
• May be expected to travel other wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of high-quality composite repair experience performing all types of blade repairs.
• Knowledge of epoxy and polyester resins, wet lay-up, and vacuum bag techniques.
• Experience handling balsa and foam core materials.
• Knowledge of fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair methods.
• Ability to safely and properly use powered hand tools.
• Good finger dexterity, including precise use of hand and power tools
• Understanding of repair specifications
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and processes.
• IT literate, including email, internet, and iPad usage.
• Ability to work well in a team, take guidance, and provide leadership when required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in scope and work assignments.
• Physically capable of meeting strenuous job requirements, including climbing ladders and scaffolding, bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to wear a respirator and work safely with protective equipment
• Good vision (with corrective lenses if necessary) to perform detailed inspections, read instructions, and safely operate equipment.
• Valid driver’s license, good MVR report, and must be 21 years of age or older to drive a company vehicle.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. (citizenship or legal work authorization required).
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and maintain a drug-free status.

Certifications Required

• GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
• GWO ART (Advanced Rescue Training Hub/Nacelle)
• GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety
• GWO Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair certification
• Spot Paint certification
• OSHA 10 General Industry (preferred; assistance available to obtain certification)
• EHS Regional Compliance (preferred; assistance available to obtain certification)
• SGRE Blade C or Blade D certification (preferred but not required)

Perks

• Health insurance, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) match
• 12 days paid PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Upskilling trusted GEV technicians via GEV Academy
• Certification support. GEV keeps employees certifications current and supports any additional customer-required certifications for onsite work.
• Bespoke reporting system (time saving with training provided)
• Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platform

A little bit about us

A Career Enabling You to Make a Global Impact!

You will have heard about the term ‘energy transition’ and perhaps wondered what this means and even how you can get involved. We can see fundamental changes in our daily lives from the electrification of motor vehicles to reducing our dependency on fossil fuels through the increased use of renewable energy sources.

At GEV Wind Power, we are a key part of this transition and proud to be helping in a small way to accelerate the change. Our role is critical in supporting power generation from wind energy, where we are the market leader for maintaining one of the key components, the rotor blades. If the blades become damaged or simply lose their structural integrity through erosion from wind and rain, their efficiency and ability to produce power reduces dramatically. Our job is to ensure the blades keep their profile and are optimum for producing electricity.

A career with GEV is taking ownership of the challenges we face globally and personally contributing to a positive future for us all. You will also join a dynamic and team orientated organization, where the culture is built around collaboration and driving change.