Blades Reliability Specialist

As the Blades Reliability Specialist reporting to the Blades Reliability Manager, you'll oversee wind turbine blade inspections, lead investigations into blade failures, manage repairs, and collaborate on upgrades and defect solutions. You'll also develop and maintain documentation to ensure optimal blade conditions and reliability.

Key Responsibilities and Authorities

• Oversee wind turbine blade inspections and condition assessments, actively participating in developing fleet maintenance strategies to ensure routine inspections maintain optimal blade conditions.
• Lead investigations into blade failures, collaborating with subcontractors or internal teams to perform root cause analyses, and delivering clear recommendations for corrective actions to enhance safety and reliability
• Manage or support blade repairs and maintenance activities, evaluating methods and materials and prioritizing repair tasks to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate on technical due diligence for upgrades and solutions to address blade serial defects, contributing to the definition of Best Practices, processes, and procedures for optimized maintenance strategies.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation of blade inspections, maintenance activities, and repair histories, ensuring accessibility for relevant stakeholders.

Technical and Cross Competences

• Proven blade repair or manufacturing experience (> 15 years)
• English skills mandatory
• Portuguese, French or Italian is a plus.
• Contractor management
• Planning capabilities
• Budget control capabilities

Managerial Skills and Behaviours

• Organised and methodical mindset.
• Creative mindset
• Safety orientated.
• Results focused, drive and persistence.
• Confident and articulate communicator.
• Teamwork, developing relationships.
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Education and Qualifications

• Technical education on mechanical and composite material.

Travel Requirements

• Same country and Western Europe.
• Occasional traveling.

Pay and Benefits

At Nadara, we're committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it's matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.

Salary range: 40-50K + variable bonus and benefits

The compensation range indicated in the job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with EU pay transparency.

Equality and Equity

Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.

Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual's experience, qualifications and contribution.

Together, we're building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.

What We Expect from You

We're looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.

If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we'll give you the space and support to flourish.