Blade Technician

Role & responsibilities

1.Technical Skills

• Blade/FRP Repair Techniques:

  Expertise in composite material repairs, including fiberglass, epoxy, and polyester resins.

• Damage Assessment:

  Ability to detect and assess cracks, delamination, erosion, lightning damage, and structural defects.

• Surface Preparation:

  Sanding, cleaning, and preparing blade surfaces for repairs and coatings.

• Structural Bonding:

  Understanding adhesives and reinforcement applications for structural repair.

• NDT (Non-Destructive Testing):

  Familiarity with ultrasonic testing, thermography, and visual inspection:

  Optional

• Blade Aerodynamics:

  Awareness of how blade design affects turbine performance and energy efficiency.

2. Safety and Compliance Skills

• Working at Heights:

  GWO (Global Wind Organization) certifications in First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Working at Heights

or platform work.

• Electrical Safety Awareness:

  Understanding safe practices around energized systems and LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) procedures.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  Competence in using PPE for high-risk environments.

• Compliance:

  Knowledge of environmental and workplace safety regulations.

3. Mechanical and Electrical Knowledge

• Familiarity with wind turbine components, lift operations and basic knowledge about electrical.

4. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Root cause analysis of blade failures and damage.
• Proficiency in diagnosing repair feasibility and implementing corrective measures.

5. Soft Skills

• Communication:

  Clear reporting and documentation of inspection and repair work.

• Teamwork:

  Collaborating with engineers, site managers, and technicians.

• Adaptability:

  Ability to handle varying site conditions, weather challenges, remote locations, Pan India locations and travel.

6. Physical Requirements

• Good physical fitness and stamina for prolonged outdoor work.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at high altitudes.

7. Certifications (Preferred)

• GWO (Global Wind Organization) certifications in First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Working at Heights
• NDT certification (Level I or II)

• IRATA or SPRAT

  certification for rope access:

  Optional