Global Wind Service · 11 hours ago
Blade Repair Technician - US
Carrollton, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGlobal Wind Service is dedicated to providing maintenance and repair services for wind turbine components. The Blade Repair Technician will be responsible for repairing and inspecting wind turbine blades using rope access methods while adhering to safety protocols and standards.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Understand rope access methodology, blade repair, and use of chemicals, and platform
Execution of required WTG work (preassembly, installation, etc.)
Understand and memorize mix ratios for all blade repair chemicals
Proficient operation and use of tools (power, hydraulic, diagnostic and specialized)
Perform all work following GWS safety protocols and procedures and wearing appropriate PPE
Attending site induction and other requested site meetings held by the client or GWS
Work according to the safety regulations
Reporting all near-miss accidents, incidents, and accidents immediately to the Site Manager
Participating in training and education, as required by the Site Manager or the client
Use all working equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Perform required maintenance of all tools and equipment on site
Keep work place neat and orderly to prevent accidents and inefficiencies
Meet weekly reporting deadlines of work hours, work progress reports and travel reports
Flexibility to travel extensively to training or job sites
Flexibility to work overtime hours on weekly basis including weekends
Understand and perform lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) duties safely and efficiently is a plus
Qualification
Required
US CITIZENSHIP OR US WORK AUTHORIZATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION
IRATA Level 1, 2, or 3 certification
MUST have experience in blade repair, rope access, platforms OR have GWO or similar certification in blade repair
Pre-employment background check and drug test
Valid driver license and acceptable MVR
Ability to climb towers, 300 ft or higher, on a daily basis, several times per day
Per safety regulations and equipment safety limits, must weigh less than 265 pounds (120 kg)
Must be able to pass head, nose, throat, hearing, vision, and color blindness checks
Preferred
Current GWO certifications
Understand how to perform complex blade repairs
Perform inspections and damage assessments
OEM blade repairs
Blade balancing
Company
Global Wind Service
Global Wind Service is a supplier of turbine technicians, expertise and services to wind farm projects around the world.
Founded in 2008
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase