Traveling Lead Composite Blade Technician Level 4 (USA) - GEV Group : Job Details

Seeking strong Lead Blade Repair Technicians with strong category 4 & 5 repair experienceLocation: Throughout USA (and potentially Canada) | 100% travel on a rotational basisPosition Type: Full-Time Employee or ContractorJob Responsibilities:Travel 100% to wind farms throughout the U.S. - cross country travel by air or truck (Canada travel a potential, if eligible)Lead and mentor other technicians on a team with proper composite blade repairs, up to Category 5 complex or specialty repairsPerform expert composite blade repair uptower via platforms, occasionally on the ground, and potentially rope accessPerform Epoxy and Polyester resin wet lay up, vacuum infusion, balsa and foam sandwich materialsMay be required to perform structural repair of bladesComplete detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QA/QC reports, adhering to Quality CheckpointsComplete onsite stock checksDemonstrate leadership with teamAssisting site lead and project coordinatorWe are looking for strong, reliable technicians with the following skillset and training:5+ years of high-quality Composite repair experience performing all types of composite blade repairsExperience safely and properly using and setting up 360-degree and 2M basket platformsExperience and certification with IRATA or SPRAT rope access a plusUnderstanding of Epoxy and Polyester resins, wet lay-up and vacuum bag techniquesUnderstanding how to handle balsa and foam core materialsKnowledge of fiberglass reinforcement and structural repairAbility to safely and correctly use powered hand toolsAccurate knowledge of repair specifications (i.e. wind speeds, temperature and humidity restrictions)Ability to read complex technical drawings and processesIT literate (email, internet, iPad)Willing to travel extensively and spend time away from home in the fieldFlexibility for changes of scopeAbility to work well as a team, leader and take guidanceValid, current driver's license and good MVR reportMust be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicleValid passport a plusMust be able to meet the strenuous physical requirements of climbing ladders 2 or more times per day up to 300 feet/90 meters, bend, crawl, stoop and lift up to 75 pounds.US / Canadian citizens or legal to work in either country are eligible for the opportunitySatisfactory criminal background check and Drug-FreeWhat are the perks of working with GEV Wind Power?Health insurance, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) match12 days paid PTO and 11 paid holidaysUpskilling trusted GEV technicians via GEV AcademyBespoke reporting system (time saving with training provided)Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platformA little bit about us:A Career Enabling You to Make a Global Impact!You will have heard about the term 'energy transition' and perhaps wondered what this means and even how you can get involved. We can see fundamental changes in our daily lives from the electrification of motor vehicles to reducing our dependency on fossil fuels through the increased use of renewable energy sources.At GEV Wind Power, we are a key part of this transition and proud to be helping in a small way to accelerate the change. Our role is critical in supporting power generation from wind energy, where we are the market leader for maintaining one of the key components, the rotor blades. If the blades become damaged or simply lose their structural integrity through erosion from wind and rain, their efficiency and ability to produce power reduces dramatically. Our job is to ensure the blades keep their profile and are optimum for producing electricity.A career with GEV is taking ownership of the challenges we face globally and personally contributing to a positive future for us all. You will also join a dynamic and team orientated organisation, where the culture is built around collaboration and driving change.