As part of GE Vernova Wind Engineering the Blade subsystem team has responsibility for the design and support of wind blade components and systems. As the Technical Leader Wind Turbine Blade Repair you are responsible for the overall technical development and deployment of blade repair specifications and methods in service as well as in production. You will provide technical leadership for development industrialization and validation of blade repair methods. You will partner with production line to develop blade repair strategies to ensure turbine availability and performance.
This role partners closely with design engineering services manufacturing quality to improve blade reliability reduce downtime and standardize repair excellence globally. You will work closely with a cross-functional team to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of blade repair processes both in the fleet and in production. You will collaborate cross functionally to develop and implement repair solutions into field service and plant production teams.
This position requires technical proficiency and adept problem-solving skills while developing fundamental capabilities for organizational advancement.
As the Technical Leader Wind Turbine Blade Repair your curiosity problem-solving skills and ability to develop validate and deploy solutions will be crucial in ensuring we can technically underwrite that our products and services are of high quality and meet customer needs. Your passion for innovation your capacity to solve technical challenges head-on and your ownership to develop repair solutions will drive your success in OneWind Engineering.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Collaborate with product line to develop and execute blade repair solutions for the fleet with the goal of maximizing turbine availability performance and business outcomes.
Provide technical leadership in the development of innovative blade repair methods and technologies including material selection process qualification and validation to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of repair solutions.
Translate development results into scalable standard processes and technical specifications.
Partner with Services to pilot and scale methods on operating turbines; with Manufacturing to embed repairs in factory rework processes.
Develop blade repair technical specifications and methods in service and production. Define and/or approve repair best practice.
Ensure compliance with EHS industry standards and regulations in all repair activities. Stay informed and participate in relevant industry regulations Intellectual Property and standards committees to influence the outcome of regulations and standards.
Qualification / Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace Materials Science or related field).
Minimum of 10 years of experience including hands-on experience in composite structure repair or a related field.
Strong understanding of composite materials structures and repair techniques.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 50% of the time.
Desired Characteristics
Experience in wind turbine blade services and factory rework environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams technicians and operators.
Track record of curiosity and a strong passion for identifying and turning new ideas technologies and methodologies into product differentiated outcomes.
Demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) RCA 8D process etc.
Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.
Experience with coaching mentoring and developing technical engineering talent to guide their professional growth and career advancement.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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