Composite Blade Repair Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Conducting composite blade repairs at the factory, including complex or specialty repairs up to Category 5.

• Executing Epoxy and Polyester resin wet lay-up, vacuum infusion, and working with balsa and foam sandwich materials.

• May be tasked with performing structural repairs on blades.

• Completing comprehensive Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QA/QC reports while adhering to established Quality Checkpoints.

• Potential travel to various wind farms across North America on an 8/1 rotation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of high-quality composite repair experience, covering all types of blade repairs.

• Proficient in epoxy and polyester resins, wet lay-up methods, and vacuum bag techniques.

• Experience with handling balsa and foam core materials.

• Familiarity with fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair techniques.

• Capability to safely and effectively use powered hand tools.

• Good finger dexterity, ensuring precise handling of hand and power tools.

• Understanding of repair specifications.

• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and processes.

• IT literate, including proficiency in email, internet, and iPad usage.

• Strong team player with the ability to take guidance and provide leadership when necessary.

• Flexibility to adapt to changes in project scope and work assignments.

• Physically fit to meet demanding job requirements, including climbing ladders and scaffolding, bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 75 pounds.

• Capability to wear a respirator and work safely with protective equipment.

• Good vision (with corrective lenses if necessary) to perform detailed inspections, read instructions, and operate equipment safely.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license, a good MVR report, and must be 21 years of age or older to operate 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.

• To be considered for this position, candidates must hold the following certifications: GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid; GWO ART (Advanced Rescue Training); GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety; Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair certification; Spot Paint certification; OSHA 10 General Industry EHS Regional Compliance (preferred; assistance available to obtain certification); Rigging Safety; SGRE Blade C or Blade D certification (preferred but not required).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental

• Vision

• Disability

• Life insurance

• 401(k) matching

• 12 days of paid PTO

• 11 paid holidays

• Upskilling opportunities for trusted GEV technicians through GEV Academy

• Custom reporting system designed to save time with training provided

• Enhanced communication for our technicians through regular Business and Project updates via the GEV technician engagement platform