Wind Turbine Blade Repair Apprentice

GEV Wind Power is hiring a Wind Turbine Blade Repair Apprentice in Cedar Rapids, IA, for a 2-year program focused on composite fiberglass blade repair. Candidates will work under experienced technicians, travel extensively to wind farms across North America, and perform various repair tasks. Qualifications include a strong mechanical aptitude, willingness to travel, and the ability to meet physical demands. The position offers $22–24 per hour and is full-time.
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

Qualifications:
• Prefer recent graduate of a trade or technical school focused on wind energy, composites, or a related field; or military background
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and equipment.
• IT literate (email, internet, iPad)
• Willing to spend extensive time traveling in the field
• Flexibility for changes of scope
• Ability to work well as a team and take guidance
• Valid, current driver's license
• Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
• Must have a satisfactory criminal record, MVR and pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to meet the strenuous physical requirements of climbing ladders 2 or more times per day up to 400 feet, bend, crawl, stoop and lift up to 75 pounds (will be required to complete a fit-for-duty physical exam)
• Comfortable working at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

GEV Wind Power is a Non-union Company