The Field Blade Repair Trainee is responsible for the assistance of damage assessment, repair, finishing, and inspection of wind turbine blades at wind farm locations throughout the United States.

TPI Is looking for entry level technicians to join our fast growing, world-class team.

No matter your experience level in the wind industry, TPI offers training opportunities, competitive pay, benefits, and year-round work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Blade inspection and repair in the field.


• Assist with the removal of defect areas on the blade.


• Wet layup or infusion of glass back onto the blade.


• Sanding of repair to blend into rest of the blade.


• Working with experienced technicians, engineering, and quality to establish best way to repair defects for repairs.


• Understanding of repair instructions and performing the proper repair based on the information of the defect in the nonconformance report.


• Completion of repair detail sheets for each repair performed.

Education/Skills/Experience:

• Experience working in jobs that require the use of power tools, consistent travel, and outdoor work environments preferred.


• Ability to understand and follow instructions, verbally and in writing.


• Ability to obtain necessary certifications required for working on wind farms, both on the ground and up tower.


• Ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as in a team environment.


• Must have a valid drivers license.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.


• Demonstrated ability to maintain safe work environment and to follow applicable safety standards and procedures.


• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and to work in confined spaces.


• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed.


• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Willingness to work in the field and away from home on a consistent basis and flexibility to work extra hours and weekends.