Wind Turbine Blade Repair Apprentice

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 1/2 or 3/4 ton pickup with a trailer from warehouse to jobsites

  • Climb wind turbines on wind farms using internal ladders or lifts up to 400 feet

  • 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 elevated 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