Technician Area

Becoming a GEV wind technician

What does it mean to be a GEV wind turbine technician?​

As a wind turbine technician at GEV, you are a key part of the global transition to a more sustainable future. Your role is critical in supporting power generation from wind energy, ensuring the blades keep their profile and wind turbines are optimized for electricity production.

wind turbine safety

Wind turbine technician work is challenging.

Wind turbines are typically located in locations proven to be windy and therefore safety is paramount in everything we do, especially for our wind turbine technicians who can usually be found ascending a 75m rotor blade!

Industry Recognised Certificates

Our wind turbine technicians have a combination of the following certificates depending on their route of work:

BLADE

Siemens Blade D (High Value), Siemens Blade C (High Value), or GWO Blade Repair

GWO's

Fire awareness, First aid, Manual handling, Working at heights, Sea survival (for offshore only)

ROPE

IRATA Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3, SPRAT

MEDICAL

Medical certification, Chester Step, Enhanced First Aid

MAINTENANCE

LPS certification, LEP certification, Spot Metal Painting, ICATS, NACE, ICORR

OTHER

CCNSG training (safety passport), Advanced Rescue, Slinger Banksman, Generic Crane

What to expect from GEV as a wind turbine technician

Communication

Regular communication with a Project Manager

Collabaro

The easy to use iPad app reduces the time spent compiling reports.

Feedback

Feedback taken after each project so we can evaluate and improve our processes.

Travel

All travel is arranged by our dedicated travel support service.

Safety

A professional safe working environment where safety comes first, always.

Payment

Ensuring technicians are paid on time every month.

Career development

Training Opportunities

At GEV Wind Power we invest in our technicians, providing internal training opportunities to develop skills and careers within the industry. Find out more about the training courses and opportunities GEV Wind Power has to offer for wind turbine technicians.

Use the fields below to access Collabaro Training

Collabaro Training

GEV wind turbine technicians can access the online Collabaro training package by entering their password below.

Collabaro Test

GEV wind turbine technicians can access the online Collabaro test by entering their password below.