Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required., Basic understanding of safety protocols in a work environment., Ability to work at heights and perform physical tasks., Strong interest in renewable energy and willingness to learn..

Key responsabilities:

Assist experienced technicians in composite blade repair tasks.

Travel to various wind farm locations for hands-on training.

Perform safety checks and maintain a clean worksite.

Operate equipment and tools necessary for blade repair and maintenance.

GEV Wind Power are the global leading wind turbine blade maintenance & repair specialists. We offer unrivalled competence and expertise in the field of rotor blade maintenance and repair with a permanent presence across USA and Europe. GEV have consistently delivered exceptional services to Major OEMs throughout North America, Europe and Asia underpinning our truly global presence and reliable expertise. Our highly specialised and experienced teams of IRATA and SPRAT certified Rope Access Technicians are a fast, cost-efficient solution for a range of wind turbine maintenance activities. Committed to developing O&M efficiencies, driving down the cost of turbine maintenance, GEV Wind Power has launched fixed price maintenance planning, to include a weather-proof habitat structure, a bespoke reporting tablet app and remote blade inspection, all of which represent major milestones in the next generation of wind turbine maintenance. www.gevwindpower.com We are primed to offer our Clients a turnkey solution and move swiftly with offices in key industry locations around the globe: Hull, UK Szczecin, PL Fort Worth, TX, USA

Job description

GEV Wind Power is seeking enthusiastic entry-level Technicians to join our 2-year Apprenticeship Program. This entry-level position is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about renewable energy to kickstart their careers in the wind industry, specifically focusing on composite fiberglass blade repair. During the apprenticeship program, you will learn and perform the following tasks:

Work under the direction and oversight of an experienced journeyman composite blade repair technician
Travel 100% to operating windfarms and windfarms under construction across North America (subject to an 8 week on/1 week off rotation)
Tasks taught and performed will include:
- Drive a 3/4 ton pickup with a trailer from warehouse to jobsites
- Climb wind turbines multiple times per day up to 400
- Identify and perform proper waste and chemical storage and disposal
- Assist with wind farm traffic control
- Review and read work instructions and repair specifications
- Test air quality, wind speed and temperature
- Clean and perform good housekeeping worksite
- Rig/derig and suspend/store platforms and scaffolding, including managing, attending and securing tag lines
- Operate and tend electric chain hoist to lift heavy bags to height up to 250 - 400 feet
- Load and unload materials and tooling
- Assist journeyman blade repair technician in performance of repairs
- Grind damaged fiberglass, sand and clean damaged areas
- Prepare, mix and apply resins, epoxies and paint to repaired fiberglass
- Attend and perform daily safety checks including job safety hazard, vehicle inspections, PPE safety checks and inspection of tools & equipment