Traveling Lead Composite Blade Technician Level 4 (USA)

GEV Wind Power US is seeking experienced Traveling Lead Composite Blade Technician 4 with extensive Category 4 & 5 composite blade repair expertise. This role involves leading and mentoring teams of technicians while performing high-quality, complex blade repairs up to Category 5, including structural and specialty repairs. The ideal candidate is physically capable, safety-minded, and experienced with composite materials such as epoxy and polyester resins, balsa, foam, and fiberglass reinforcement.

Location: Throughout USA (and potentially Canada) | 100% travel on a rotational basis

Position Type: Full-Time Employee or Contractor

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel 100% to wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation.

• Lead and mentor other technicians on a team with proper composite blade repairs, up to Category 5 complex or specialty repairs

• Perform expert composite blade repair uptower via platforms, occasionally on the ground, and potentially rope access

• Perform Epoxy and Polyester resin wet lay up, vacuum infusion, balsa and foam sandwich materials

• May be required to perform structural repair of blades

• Complete detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QA/QC reports, adhering to Quality Checkpoints

• Complete onsite stock checks

• Demonstrate leadership with team

• Assisting site lead and project coordinator

Requirements

We are looking for strong, reliable technicians with the following skillset and training:

• 5+ years of high-quality composite repair experience performing all types of blade repairs.

• Knowledge of epoxy and polyester resins, wet lay-up, and vacuum bag techniques.

• Experience handling balsa and foam core materials.

• Knowledge of fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair methods.

• Ability to safely and properly use powered hand tools.

• Good finger dexterity, including precise use of hand and power tools

• Understanding of repair specifications, including wind speeds, temperature, and humidity restrictions.

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

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

• Ability to work well in a team, take guidance, and provide leadership when required.

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

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including by air and ground transportation, often on short notice, and to spend extended periods away from home at project sites.

• Ability to drive or travel up to 11 hours per day when required.

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

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

• Physically capable of meeting strenuous job requirements, including climbing ladders 2+ times per day up to 300 feet (90 meters), bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to wear a respirator and work safely with protective equipment

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

• Valid driver’s license, good MVR report, and must be 21 years of age or older to drive a company vehicle.

• Valid passport is a plus.

• 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.

The following certifications are optional and considered a plus:

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

• GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) – electrical, hydraulic, mechanical

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

• OSHA 10 General Industry

• SGRE Blade C or Blade D certificate

• GE