Location: 100% travel throughout the USA
Job Type: Regular Full-time or Contract positions available
Job Responsibilities:
Travel 100% on a rotational basis to wind farms throughout the U.S. - cross country travel by air or truck
Perform composite blade repair uptower via platforms, rope access and/or occasionally on the ground
Epoxy and Polyester resin wet layup
Vacuum infusion
Balsa and foam sandwich materials
Structural repair
Completing detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QAQC reports
Completing onsite stock checks
Assisting site lead and project coordinator as applicable
We are ideally looking for technicians with the following skill set and training:
2+ years of Composite repair experience
Platform and/or rope access experience
Understanding of Epoxy and Polyester resins, wet lay-up and vacuum bag techniques
Understanding how to handle balsa and foam core materials
Knowledge of fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair
Ability to safely and correctly use powered hand tools
Quality knowledge of specification (i.e. temperature and humidity restrictions)
Ability to read complex technical drawings and processes
IT literate (email, internet, iPad)
Willing to spend time away from home in the field
Flexibility for changes of scope
Ability to work well as a team and take guidance
Valid, current driver's license
Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
Must 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 50 pounds
US / Canadian citizens or legal to work in either country are eligible for the opportunity
What are the perks of working with GEV Wind Power?
Health insurance, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) match
12 days paid PTO and 11 paid holidays
Upskilling trusted GEV technicians via GEV Academy
Certification support. GEV keep employees certifications current and support any additional customer-required certifications for onsite work.
Bespoke reporting system (time saving with training provided)
Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platform
A 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 organization, where the culture is built around collaboration and driving change.