Field Wind Turbine Blade Repair Apprentice

gevgroupltd; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, disability, life

401(k) match

12 days PTO and 11 holidays

GEV Academy upskilling

Bespoke reporting system

Job summary

GEV Wind Power seeks enthusiastic entry-level Technicians for a 2-year Apprenticeship Program focused on composite fiberglass blade repair. You will work under a journeyman, learn safety, and travel 100% to windfarms across North America on an 8 week on/1 week off rotation.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates from wind energy or related programs or veterans with mechanical aptitude. Must be comfortable with heights, driving, and a physically demanding schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a trade or technical school focused on wind energy, composites, or related field, or military background.
• Must not be afraid of heights and able to work at height up to 400 feet.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and equipment.
• IT literate (email, internet, iPad).
• Willing to travel extensively to windfarms across North America and drive long hours as required.
• Valid, current driver's license and ability to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive pickup with trailer from warehouse to jobsites.
• Climb wind turbines using internal ladders or lifts up to 400 feet.
• Identify and manage proper waste and chemical storage and disposal.
• Assist with wind farm traffic control and site safety checks.
• Review work instructions and repair specifications; assist journeyman.
• Prepare, mix and apply resins, epoxies and paint to repaired fiberglass.
• Rig/derig elevated platforms and manage tag lines.
• Operate electric chain hoist to lift materials to height.
• Load/unload materials and tooling; maintain good housekeeping.
• Attend daily safety checks and ensure PPE and equipment safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Willing to travel

Valid driver’s license

Height tolerance

Education

Trade/technical school in wind energy/composites

Military background

Tools

Fiberglass repair tools

PPE handling

Job description

GEV Wind Power seeks enthusiastic entry-level Technicians for a 2-year Apprenticeship Program focused on composite fiberglass blade repair. You will work under a journeyman, learn safety, and travel 100% to windfarms across North America on an 8 week on/1 week off rotation.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates from wind energy or related programs or veterans with mechanical aptitude. Must be comfortable with heights, driving, and a physically demanding schedule.