A job with opportunities!
Inspection, maintenance and repair of wind turbine blades have developed over the last 30 years in line with the number of turbines installed.
Worldwide installed capacity 2024 was 273 GW equal to 273.000 Mw. Converting this to average size of turbine 5 Mw the number of installed turbines is 54.600.
Each rotor with 3 blades will need inspection, maintenance and repair over the next 25 to 30 years.
Against this backdrop, the demand for highly qualified blade technicians is rising dramatically.
Many external inspections can be performed using drones, with erosion and damage categorized via software.
However, when it comes to replacing Lightning Protection System (LPS) components or conducting intrusive inspections that require subsequent repair and documentation, qualified technicians capable of adhering to all standards are essential.
Modern, large wind turbines represent a significant investment, and faults or damage resulting in production stoppages have serious financial consequences.
Consequently, the requirements for blade technicians have been raised specifically to prevent errors during and after servicing and repair.
Blade technicians typically work in teams of two under the guidance and supervision of the service company or the wind farm manager.
High standards apply to safety and the documentation of the work performed, and against this background, the blade technicians work in a safe environment.
To start as blade technician, you only need to possess few basic prerequisites!
The candidate must be able to:
- Work at height
- Work in teams
- Comply with documentation and quality requirements
- Comply with safety regulations
GBS L-1 Blade inspection, duration 3 days is entry level.
To work on a wind turbine, there are local regulations and safety rules that must be met beforehand.
For more information and booking please select nearest GBS location for training!