Blade Technician with IRATA Rope Access L3 South Africa (Multiple Projects)

Swire Renewable Energy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Renewable Energy South Africa is seeking Blade Technician with IRATA Rope Access Level 3 for a short term project based contract. The role focuses on blade inspections, repairs and maintenance in the renewable energy sector.

Candidates must hold IRATA Level 3, GWO Blade Repair and Basic Safety Training, a valid SA driver's license, and be based in South Africa (Cape Town preferred). Prior experience on wind turbine blades (Category 4/5) is required.

Qualifications

• IRATA Level 3 rope access is required.
• GWO Blade Repair and GWO Basic Safety Training are mandatory.
• Valid South African driver's license is mandatory.
• Residence in South Africa, preferably Cape Town, is required.
• Proven blade repair experience on Category 4/5 work is mandatory.
• HIRA, Liability and OHS Act training is required.
• Relevant e-learnings are expected.

Responsibilities

• Various blade inspections, repairs and maintenance in the renewable energy sector.

Education

IRATA Rope Access Level 3

GWO Blade Repair

GWO Basic Safety Training

GWO Basic Technical Training

GWO Slinger Signaller

GWO Advanced Rescue Training

GWO Lift User

HIRA / OHS Act Training

Valid South African driver's license

Job description

Job Description

Swire Renewable Energy South Africa is looking for

Short Term Project Based Contract

Swire Renewable Energy South Africa is expanding its talent pool and seeking experienced

Blade Repair Technicians L3

• IRATA Rope Access Technician Level 3 (Mandatory)
• GWO Blade Repair & GWO Basic Safety Training (Mandatory)
• Valid South African driver’s licence (Mandatory)
• Lives in South Africa, preferable in Cape Town (Mandatory)
• Proven Experience in Category 4 and/or 5 work and proven blade repair experience (Mandatory)
• GWO Basic Technical Training, GWO Slinger Signaller, GWO Advanced Rescue Training, and GWO Lift User
• HIRA, Legal Liability and OHS Act Training

Job Description

Swire Renewable Energy South Africa is looking for Blade Technician with IRATA Rope Access Level 3 -

Short Term Project Based Contract

Swire Renewable Energy South Africa is expanding its talent pool and seeking experienced

Blade Repair Technicians L3

Requirements

• IRATA Rope Access Technician Level 3 (Mandatory)
• GWO Blade Repair & GWO Basic Safety Training (Mandatory)
• Valid South African driver’s licence (Mandatory)
• Lives in South Africa, preferable in Cape Town (Mandatory)
• Proven Experience in Category 4 and/or 5 work and proven blade repair experience (Mandatory)
• GWO Basic Technical Training, GWO Slinger Signaller, GWO Advanced Rescue Training, and GWO Lift User
• HIRA, Legal Liability and OHS Act Training
• Relevant e-learnings

What You'll Be Doing

• Various Blade inspections, repairs and maintenance in the renewable energy sector

About Swire Renewable Energy

Swire Renewable Energy is a global service provider specialised in the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of renewable energy infrastructure, particularly focusing on wind. Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, SRE has a strong international presence with regional offices strategically located in Australia, Denmark, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, and the UK.

Our core services encompass comprehensive project management, engineering expertise, and efficient asset management solutions, catering to clients throughout the entire lifecycle of renewable energy assets, including construction, operational, and decommissioning phases. Our commitment to delivering tailored and innovative services ensures that customers optimise the efficiency and longevity of their renewable energy investments and maximise the production from their assets.

At the heart of Swire Renewable Energy is a dedicated team of over 600 highly skilled technicians, each possessing specialised knowledge in areas such as high voltage systems, mechanical engineering, blade maintenance, and construction. Our technicians are at the core of our operations, and we remain committed to fostering an inclusive safety culture that prioritises the health, safety, wellbeing, and security of our employees, customers, and partners.

Note: If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submission of application of this advertisement, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

This is an Employment Equity position. Preference will be given to appropriately qualified applicants from designated groups.

We reserve the right not to fulfil this position.