Blade Repair Technician

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Wind turbine generators

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor   

Applicable project phase
Operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Blade Repair Technician has overall responsibility for maintenance, repair and replacement of the wind turbine parts including the blades and nacelles. Work is completed on the wind turbines via rope, platform, or vessel access.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

• GWO certified Blade Repair Training

• IRATA Rope Access certification

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Dogging (DG) and Rigging (RB) certifications

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Current HUET (1-day course)

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed)

• Electrical / mechanical trade qualification highly desirable

Experience

• Experience in a technical electrical / mechanical role in operations and maintenance in a similar industry such as military, aviation, power or oil and gas

• Experience working on wind turbines highly desirable but not essential            

• Experience in blade damage assessment and repair highly desirable

• Rope access / working at heights experience

Skills and knowledge

• Mechanical and electrical skills with the ability to repair all mechanical, hydraulic, braking, and electrical systems of the wind turbines

• Ability to document and report on all work activities including repairs, testing, and inspections

• Troubleshooting skills, ability to think outside the box for repairs and maintenance

Physical requirements

• Physical capability to lift, carry and work at heights in varying weather conditions 

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture       

• Self-motivated, able to work independently on a team project