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

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