Rope Access Technician

Aerones; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerones seeks experienced wind turbine blade repair technicians in San Jose, CA. You will inspect and repair blades per technical instructions, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will prepare repair reports, track hours and tasks, and coordinate with the back-office and on-site teams, including remote meetings. Fluent English is required; European passport holders are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Wind turbine blade inspection and repair experience with leading manufacturers.
• GWO Basic Safety Training completed.
• Valid medical certificate.
• Basic blade repair certificate (Blade B).
• Driver’s license, category B.
• Fluent English required.
• Applicants must be European passport holders.

Responsibilities

• Perform blade repairs per technical instructions, standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations, protocols, and industry standards.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive repair reports and other required technical documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy of time tracking and reporting for all working hours and project tasks.
• Operate and manage company vehicles, including vans, as needed.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings with all relevant on-site technicians to ensure alignment and safety.
• Participate in and follow up on project meetings both on-site and remotely (via Google Meet) in coordination with the back-office.
• Follow-up on delivery and shipping coordination, control, registration, and approval of arriving goods.

Skills

Blade repair experience

Fluent English

Driver’s license

Medical certificate

Education

GWO Basic Safety Training

Basic blade repair certificate

European passport holder

Tools

Vestas BTO/ESQ/LOTO 2

Siemens Gamesa QEW/Easy Access

GE Easy Access/QEW

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform blade repairs in accordance with technical instructions, standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations, protocols, and industry standards.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive repair reports and other required technical documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy of time tracking and reporting for all working hours and project tasks.
• Operate and manage company vehicles, including vans, as needed.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings with all relevant on-site technicians to ensure alignment and safety.
• Participate in and follow up on project meetings both on-site and remotely (via Google Meet) in coordination with the back-office.
• Follow-up on delivery and shipping coordination, control, registration, and approval of arriving goods.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the inspection and repair of wind turbine blades from various leading manufacturers
• GWO Basic Safety Training
• You have valid medical certificate
• Minimum blade B / Basic blade repair certificate
• Driver’s license cat. B
• Fluent English skills are required
• You must be a European Passport holder to apply

PREFERRED, BUT NOT MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in Personal Safety when Working with Epoxy and Isocyanates
• IRATA Level 1, 2 or 3
• Vestas BTO/ESQ/LOTO 2
• Siemens Gamesa QEW/Easy Access
• GE Easy Access/QEW
• GWO BTT