GC Wind Services Pty Ltd

Job Brief:

Position: Rope Access Technician

Location: Tweed Heads, NSW

Job type: Full Time, 38 hours/week

Salary range: AUD 120k to 130k

Key Responsibilities

- Perform rope access activities in accordance with IRATA requirements, company procedures and site specific requirements.

- Safely access wind turbine blades using approved rope access techniques to carry out inspection, maintenance and repair activities.

- Perform detailed visual inspections of wind turbine blades and identify defects including cracks, erosion, lightning damage, delamination, leading edge wear and structural damage.

- Carry out composite blade repairs, surface preparation, laminating, filling, sanding, finishing and coating applications in accordance with approved repair specifications and manufacturer requirements.

- Complete blade cleaning, preventative maintenance and protective coating works as required.

- Conduct pre-use inspections of rope access equipment, PPE, rescue equipment and tools, ensuring all equipment remains compliant and serviceable.

- Establish, inspect and maintain rope systems and anchor points in accordance with IRATA requirements.

- Monitor weather conditions, wind speeds and environmental factors, suspending work whenever conditions become unsafe.

- Participate in rescue planning and emergency response activities and maintain readiness to perform rope access rescues.

- Accurately complete inspection reports, repair records, quality documentation, photographic evidence and daily work reports.

- Report blade defects, equipment faults, hazards, incidents and non-conformances to the Rope Access Supervisor or Site Manager immediately.

- Comply with all Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permits and company Health,



Safety and Environment (HSE) procedures.

- Work collaboratively with Blade Platform Operators, Blade Technicians, Supervisors and other site personnel to safely complete inspection and repair works.

- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean, organised and serviceable condition.

- Participate in toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, competency assessments, emergency drills and ongoing training.

- Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across all project sites.

Skills

- Sound understanding of industrial rope access systems, equipment and techniques.

- Knowledge of wind turbine blade inspection, composite repair techniques and quality standards.

- Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards.

- Ability to work safely at heights in challenging environmental conditions.

- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

- Ability to identify defects, damage and deterioration in wind turbine blades.

- Competent in the protected use of hand tools, power tools and composite repair equipment.

- Ability to complete inspection reports, repair documentation and photographic records.

- Physically fit with the ability to perform demanding work at height.

- Calm, safety-focused and capable of making sound decisions under pressure.

Qualifications

- Construction White Card.

- IRATA Level 1, 2 or 3 Certification (or SPRAT equivalent, where applicable).

- GWO Basic Safety Training (BST).

- Working at Heights.

- Current First Aid and CPR.

- Rescue from Heights competency.

- Current Australian Driver Licence.

- High Risk Work Licence (desirable).

- Experience performing wind turbine blade inspections and repairs (desirable).

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