Blade Repair Technician — Complex Composite Blades

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

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.