Lead Composite Blade Technician, Level 4

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +21 more states.

📋 Description

• Travel extensively (100%) to wind farms across North America on an 8/1 rotation.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to fellow technicians on a team, focusing on proper composite blade repairs, including up to Category 5 complex or specialty repairs.

• Execute expert composite blade repairs uptower using platforms, and occasionally on the ground, with potential rope access requirements.

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

• May be tasked with performing structural repairs on blades.

• Complete comprehensive Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QA/QC reports, ensuring adherence to Quality Checkpoints.

• Carry out onsite stock assessments.

• Exhibit strong leadership qualities within the team.

• Support the site lead and project coordinator as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of high-quality composite repair experience, specializing in all types of blade repairs.

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

• Experienced in handling balsa and foam core materials.

• Knowledgeable about fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair techniques.

• Capable of safely and effectively using powered hand tools.

• Possess good finger dexterity, including precise operation of hand and power tools.

• Familiarity with repair specifications regarding wind speeds, temperature, and humidity limitations.

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

• IT literate, proficient in email, internet, and iPad usage.

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

• Experience in safely setting up and using 360-degree and 2M basket platforms.

• Willing to travel frequently, including air and ground transport, often at short notice, and to spend extended time away from home at project sites.

• Capability to drive or travel up to 11 hours per day as needed.

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

• Able to work safely in outdoor environments under extreme heat and cold conditions.

• Physically fit to meet demanding job requirements, including climbing ladders multiple times daily up to 300 feet (90 meters), bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 75 pounds.

• Capable of wearing a respirator and working safely with personal protective equipment.

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

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good MVR report and be 21 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle.

• A valid passport is advantageous.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. or Canada (citizenship or legal work authorization required).

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and maintain a drug-free status.

• GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid is a plus.

• GWO Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair certification is a plus.

• GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety certification is a plus.

• IRATA or SPRAT rope access experience and certification is a plus; the certificate must be current, and the candidate must be physically competent in performing rope access work safely.

• OSHA 10 General Industry EHS Regional Compliance is preferred (assistance available to obtain certification).

• SGRE Blade C or Blade D certification is preferred but not required.

• Spot Paint Certification.

• GE NAM Blade LOTO certificate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental coverage

• Vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) match

• 12 days of paid PTO

• 11 paid holidays

• Upskilling opportunities for GEV technicians through GEV Academy

• Support for obtaining certifications

• Customized reporting system

• Streamlined communication for our technicians with regular business and project updates via the GEV technician engagement platform