GWS Entry Program
Global Wind Service
Company Overview
Global Wind Service
Fredericia, Denmark
2008
Approximately 1,700 employees globally (source: globalwindservice.com). Revenue of 195 million Euros in 2023 (source: globalwindservice.com).
What They Do
Global Wind Service (GWS) focuses exclusively on services within wind energy and operates through four core business areas: Onshore Installation, Offshore Installation, Blades, and Service & Maintenance. These areas are centrally managed but executed through global units that emphasize safety, quality, and cross-cultural flexibility (source: globalwindservice.com). GWS offers a wide range of services, including full-scale installation of wind turbines, handling everything from assembly to mechanical and electrical completion, as well as project management for complex projects. Their team of over 250 specialized technicians performs blade maintenance, including leading edge protection, repetitive inspections, and repairs (source: globalwindservice.com). GWS differentiates itself through its Global Wind Service Academy, which trains technicians to the highest standards and offers tailored solutions to clients in 40 countries (source: bitscale.ai).
Projects & Achievements
GWS has completed nearly 2,000 projects in 40 countries since its inception, including the installation of the first offshore wind turbines in the USA at Block Island in 2016 and the first offshore wind farm in France at Parc Éolien en mer de Saint-Nazaire in 2022 (source: globalwindservice.com). The company has also made significant contributions to Taiwan's offshore market through local establishments, highlighting their global reach and ability to adapt to different markets (source: globalwindservice.com). GWS works with a wide range of clients, including wind turbine developers and operators, enabling them to deliver customized and reliable solutions (source: globalwindservice.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, GWS celebrated its 15th anniversary on January 4, 2023, highlighting its growth and the expansion of its blade team to over 250 specialists (source: globalwindservice.com). On January 10, 2024, the company announced the recruitment of former military personnel for wind roles through their Entry Program and Global Wind Service Academy in Poland, demonstrating their commitment to addressing technician shortages by leveraging transferable skills from the military (source: globalwindservice.com). GWS has not reported any major acquisitions or mergers during this period but has achieved LEEA certification for inspections, underscoring their focus on quality and safety (source: bitscale.ai).
Working There
GWS hires for a variety of roles, including wind turbine technicians, blade specialists, project management, and back-office positions, as well as transitions for former military personnel to field and support work (source: globalwindservice.com). There are openings in local business units across Europe, the USA, and the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting the company's global presence and growth (source: globalwindservice.com). The company culture emphasizes a family-like atmosphere from day one, focusing on flexibility, problem-solving, and cross-cultural awareness among the 39 nationalities working there (source: globalwindservice.com).
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Job Description
The question 'How to become a Wind Turbine Technician?' leads to the GWS Academy in Dobra (Szczecin, Poland). We start there with you from series of comprehensive introduction trainings to the wind industry, after which you can start working with us on Onshore Wind Farm Installations.
What do we offer within the Entry Program?
- 2 weeks of wind industry trainings, conducted by instructors with field experience for groups of selected candidates from all over Europe
- catering, and for non-residents also: daily allowances + accommodation next to the Academy
- unique opportunity to start a career in one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy worldwide
- contract with GWS from the 1st day of the Program
Your main tasks while working on projects will be
- Work acc. to the specifics of a team to which you will be assigned, based on the results of the Entry Program (e.g. pre-assembly / main installation / finishing)
- Following the work instructions and the orders from the leader/ site manager
- Participation in toolboxes and GWS campaigns
- Further learning process "in action", on site under the supervision of experienced technicians
- At every step: care for safety and the highest quality of work
Requirements
Who is the ideal candidate for Wind Turbine Technician role?
- Has technical skills and interests (e.g. in mechanics, electrics, automotive, energy, construction)
- Education profile: mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or related
- Is fit to work and is not afraid of heights
- Likes to travel - is ready to work abroad in rotations: 6 weeks x 2 weeks.
- Speaks English - is ready to participate in a job interview and training in English
- Has both - valid and active - driving license cat. B and passport
- Likes to work in a team and is open to meeting new people
- Is ready to learn a new profession from scratches
Sounds interesting? Do you want to start "now"? So, apply today!
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About the role
February 26, 2026
Full Time
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- Dobra, Poland
Entry-level
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