Wind Blade Field Service Technician

Job Title: Wind Blade Field Service Technician

Location: Madrid (Spain)

Terms: permanent-discontinuous contract

TPI Composites is the leading wind-blade manufacturer and the only independent wind blade manufacturer with a global footprint. TPI, is also committed to bringing the same excellence in field services, based on our experience with composite materials, wind blades and a close and personalized costumer service.

As TPI is on a continuous growth path in the European Union, we are looking for new Wind Blade Field Service Technicians (f/m/d) to support the whole EMEA region.

Role:

• Field technician is responsible for carrying out repairs on wind turbine blades on site.
• Available to work displaced out of Spain or Europe.
• Able to work at heights.
• Responsible for following all procedures and technical indications.
• Obliged to comply with the established safety regulations and protection instructions.

You should be able to:  

• follow and ensure implementation of instructions, procedures and notifications on health, safety, environment, and security as required by the site
• determine the incompliances and areas of improvement during the work and report them to managers to support feedback
• make sure that the grinding, sanding and cutting equipment used in Repairs / Revisions are clean and in working order
• maintain safe work environment and work in heights with different access methods
• evaluate performance, report issues to managers and takes role in the implementation of corrective & preventive action
• assist reporting of field service works, personnel, equipment and planning
• take photographs of Repair / Revision steps and report on business instructions

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience with composite materials
• Experience with composites manufacturing, technologies & processes
• Valid GWO BST certification (FA, MH, FAW, WAH&R)
• GWO Blade repair training or Blade B Preferably Blade C or D certification
• Confined Spaces
• LOTO (lockout/Tagout) training
• Prevention Officer (PRL 60 / OSHA)
• IRATA certification. Preferred Level 2 or 3 
• Driving license: Minimum B license is required in Europe, C1, C or B+E is an advantage.
• Travel and work displaced, sometimes out of Spain or Europe
• Team player, strong communicator and good customer-facing skills
• English knowledge (B-Level or equivalent)

RECOMENDABLE TRAININGS:

• NDT Training (UT)
• WT service lifts trainings
• GWO BTT/ Equivalent electrician training/ qualification
• Other OEM trainings/Certificates is an advantage (Vestas SIT/BTO, GE LOTO/EA 1X, 2X, 3X and ECO platforms)
• Suspended platforms training

TPI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

If you are up for a new challenge in the Wind Industry and find yourself in this job description, please apply through our company’s website www.tpicomposites.com! Please include a CV, certificates and your possible starting date.