Blade Repair Technicians; Tech​/WIND Techs

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Blade Repair Technician (Tech
3) to lead maintenance and complex blade repairs projects to ensure high-quality outcomes. As a Tech 3, you will take a leadership role in overseeing the safety, quality, and efficiency of the work performed. You will serve as a mentor to lower-level technicians and play a critical part in ensuring the operational and quality requirements are met. This role demands advanced composite repair expertise, leadership capabilities, and a strong commitment to safety.

This position requires 100% travel.

• Advanced Blade Inspections and Repairs
  • Perform inspections of wind turbine blades visually
  • Execute and oversee advanced blade repair techniques, including structural repairs, tip replacements, bonding, and lightning protection system restoration
  • Ensure all repairs meet manufacturers and company standards
  • Diagnose complex damage and provide feedback to engineering teams
  • Serve as a lead technician, mentoring and training junior blade repair personnel
  • Ensure quality control standards are met in all repair work through inspections and testing
  • Manage on-site logistics, including tool and material inventory, ensuring readiness for scheduled repairs
  • Collaborate with engineering, project management, and maintenance teams to resolve technical challenges
  • Document all activities in compliance with company and customer requirements, delivering detailed repair reports
• Safety Management and Compliance
  • Conduct and document site-specific risk assessments, including Job Site Analysis (JSA)
  • Ensure all team members adhere to safety protocols, including proper PPE use and fall protection measures
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, equipment use, and certifications to comply with regulatory and company requirements
• Leadership and Project Coordination
  • Proven leadership skills in managing teams in a field environment
  • Ability to train and mentor lower-level technicians effectively
  • Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to plan and prioritize work schedules
  • Provide technical expertise to resolve challenges during inspections or repairs
  • Ensure project completion within timelines while maintaining high-quality standards
• Documentation and Communication
  • Create detailed reports on inspection findings, repair work completed, and any follow-up recommendations
  • Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and other stakeholders
  • Maintain logs of all rope access equipment inspections and repairs

• Qualifications and Skills
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Must be at a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in wind turbine blade repair or composite repair is required
  • Strong background in use of suspended platforms and team supervision
  • Global Wind Organization - Basic Safety Training NPFA 70 (GWO BST / NPFA 70) is preferred
  • Mid-level experience with rope access techniques and working in outdoor conditions is preferred but is not required
  • Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record is required
  • Pre-access drug and alcohol testing required
  • Pre-employment MVO and Criminal background checks will be required
  • Ability and willingness to travel to job sites as needed
• Technical Skills
  • Expertise in composite materials, resin systems, and laminating
  • Proficiency in using tools and power equipment required for blade repairs

Work Conditions and Mental & Physical Requirements

Work

Conditions:

• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying climate conditions
• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors, client personnel and a wide range of stakeholders
• Working in a plant and/or shop area around production machinery with extreme noise levels
• Work from various levels of heights and/or confined spaces for long periods of time
• Wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPEli>
• May require working from heights at 250’ or greater
• Travel to different job sites as needed, sometimes on short notice
• May require…