Blade Repair Technician - Western Cape at Vestas

Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite support on the evaluation of blade damages and repair methods.
• Ensure adherence to Vesta's standards of safety and quality work practices.
• Communication within internal stakeholders on the damage during construction/Service.
• Planning, maintaining calibration tools, personal protective equipment (PPEs) and maintain all related records
• Travel to different wind farms for blade repair supervision, troubleshooting, and administrative support.
• Ensure process adherence to Vestas Installation work instructions for all blade related activities.
• Support operations with tooling, up tower repair, maintenance, and inspection.
• Develop and maintain region-specific technical documentation related to blade inspection and repairs.
• Allocate tasks to blade service technicians according to their level of certification

Qualifications:

• Minimum Rope access- IRATA Level One.
• Completed technical degree of electro technology or mechanics.
• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Exposure to Glass fiber, Carbon fiber, Epoxy resin system and knowledge of different composite manufacturing processes (Vacuum bagging, Infusion, etc.), also experience in Polyester resin system would be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge in working with MS-Office.
• Valid drivers' license.
• Valid GWO Training

Competencies:

• High level of flexibility
• Excellent team member Absolute readiness for travel activities
• Physical fitness and Medically fitness
• Ability to work at height.
• The candidate must be willing to travel (60%-80%)