Blade Technician

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How to contribute to our vision

At Siemens Gamesa, we are pioneering advancements in renewable energy to address the world's growing need for clean and sustainable power. By joining our team as a Blade Technician based in Croatia, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and performance of our wind turbines, directly impacting our efforts in green energy production. In this role, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to the meticulous inspection, maintenance, and repair of wind turbine blades to ensure peak operational efficiency and safety.

Your work will involve not only technical skill and precision, but also courage and resilience as you tackle tasks at considerable heights and in various weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Peak Performance: Conduct detailed inspections and perform necessary maintenance on turbine blades to prevent breakdowns and enhance energy output.

• Perform Precision Repairs: Address any damage through meticulous repair work, using advanced techniques tailored to the unique challenges of each blade.

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards: Strictly adhere to safety protocols while maintaining the highest quality of work. Your adherence to our stringent safety and quality standards ensures not only your safety but also the reliability of our turbines.

• Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with other technicians and supervisors to ensure that all maintenance and repairs are documented and communicated effectively, contributing to the overall operational efficiency of our wind farms.

This role is pivotal in maintaining the sustainable and efficient operation of wind farms, thereby advancing our mission to supply clean energy for future generations.

What you need to make a difference

To excel as a Blade Technician at Siemens Gamesa, you will need a blend of technical proficiency, physical capability, and a commitment to safety and quality. We are looking for an individual who is not only skilled but also driven by the mission to support renewable energy advancements.

Your Profile:

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of mechanical systems, particularly those involving composite materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber used in wind turbine blades. Experience in blade repair or a related field is highly preferred.

• Physical Fitness: The role requires working at significant heights and in various outdoor conditions, often requiring physical endurance and the ability to handle equipment safely and effectively. You must be physically fit and comfortable working in challenging environments.

• Certifications: Certifications such as IRATA for rope access, GWO for safety, and specific technical training in blade repair and maintenance are highly regarded. Continuous learning and skill upgrading are essential as technologies and methods evolve.

• Problem-solving skills: Ability to diagnose issues, develop solutions, and implement repairs efficiently under pressure. Your analytical skills will help you troubleshoot and maintain turbine performance at optimal levels.

• Adaptability and Resilience: The work schedule might include unconventional hours and settings, requiring flexibility and resilience. Your ability to adapt to rapid changes in the work environment is crucial.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with team members and other departments. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding technical documentation and reporting.

• Safety Mindset: An uncompromising commitment to adhering to safety protocols is mandatory. You will be expected to maintain the highest standards of workplace safety and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

This role is your opportunity to be part of a global team that is dedicated to making a lasting impact on our planet's future. If you are passionate about advancing your career while contributing to sustainable energy solutions, Siemens Gamesa could be the perfect place for you.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience in blade inspection, maintenance, or repair is highly valued. Familiarity with composite materials used in wind turbine blades, such as fiberglass and carbon fiber, is preferred.

• Certifications: Certifications in rope access (e.g., IRATA) and blade repair (e.g., GWO Blade Repair) are highly advantageous.

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work at heights.

• Language Skills: Fluency in Croatian and English necessary for effective communication.

• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required for travel-related duties.

• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Croatia and available for occasional EU assignments.

In return of your commitment we offer you…

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more

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Other information

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please send the recruiting team an email via MIA.NIELSEN.ext@siemensgamesa.com. Please mention the Job ID in the email.

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