Offshore Wind Turbine Technician.
United Kingdom || 3 Day Ago
United Kingdom
Description
Do you want to be a part of a greener future? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing industry? Do you have electrical or mechanical experience and would like to work as a Offshore Wind Service Technician? This is a great opportunity for you!
Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > Inch Cape
At almost 1.1 gigawatts, Inch Cape is one of Scotland's largest Offshore Wind Farms approximately 15km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea firth. Based on the Port in Montrose, Scotland you will be working in the Service department for Vestas who are the OEM and responsible for the maintenance and repair of 72 x V236 15MW offshore wind turbines.
You will be part of a team of technicians working throughout the region responsible for the maintenance and repair of the wind turbines. You will be required to develop a detailed knowledge of our wind turbines to enable you to perform daily maintenance and other field service-related tasks.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Competencies
What we offer
Working as a Offshore Wind Turbine Technician at Vestas is your opportunity to leverage your proficiency in electricity, mechanics, and hydraulics while being part of one of the global leaders in sustainable energy solutions. We offer technical training programs to ensure that Vestas' Service Technicians are some of the most technically accomplished people in the industry. We take elaborate measures to keep you safe - at Vestas, we operate by a safety-first principle and working safely is a condition of employment. Every day will be different, and it will give you a chance to work with some experienced colleagues both locally and further afield. Apart from this, Vestas offers an attractive salary and benefits package.
Additional information
Based at the Port in Montrose, you will work on a 2-week on/2-weeks off rotation, travelling by Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm daily. For the first 18th months travel to different locations will take place due to training purposes. We look forward to seeing your application as soon as possible, as interviews will be held on a regular basis. Please apply before 18th of September. We amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. All inquiries are treated confidentially.
BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link,https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states,
Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > Inch Cape
At almost 1.1 gigawatts, Inch Cape is one of Scotland's largest Offshore Wind Farms approximately 15km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea firth. Based on the Port in Montrose, Scotland you will be working in the Service department for Vestas who are the OEM and responsible for the maintenance and repair of 72 x V236 15MW offshore wind turbines.
You will be part of a team of technicians working throughout the region responsible for the maintenance and repair of the wind turbines. You will be required to develop a detailed knowledge of our wind turbines to enable you to perform daily maintenance and other field service-related tasks.
Responsibilities
- Carry out periodic service inspections in accordance with Vestas's specifications
- Component replacement (both electrical and mechanical) and troubleshooting on the systems
- Maintaining and upgrading Service activities & creating follow-up orders
- Ensuring a safe work practice by acting in compliance with Vestas HSE requirements
- Ensuring own P.P.E checks are done, and monthly check sheets are logged
- Working with both the other technicians and supervisors in the field, whilst also having regular contact with the office-based staff
- Registration of time and material consumption in Vestas systems (e.g., SAP)
Qualifications
- Completion of an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or practical experience in relevant fields
- Technical education (Electrical/Mechanical) NVQ/HNC/HND/BTEC
- Previous accreditation as an AT/CT under WTSR would be advantageous
- Ability to read/interpret technical drawings to support fault-finding and/or maintenance activities
- Good knowledge of Microsoft products (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) and general IT, possibly with SAP experience
- Fluent English
- Full Driving License
Competencies
- A strong aptitude and willingness to learn
- Skilled motivator and inspirer of the team
- Efficient continuous improvement mindset
- A motivated team player willing to learn new skills and seek help when needed
- Effective problem solver
- Effective communication skills, ability to work in a small team
- Highly safety-minded and comfortable working offshore and at heights
What we offer
Working as a Offshore Wind Turbine Technician at Vestas is your opportunity to leverage your proficiency in electricity, mechanics, and hydraulics while being part of one of the global leaders in sustainable energy solutions. We offer technical training programs to ensure that Vestas' Service Technicians are some of the most technically accomplished people in the industry. We take elaborate measures to keep you safe - at Vestas, we operate by a safety-first principle and working safely is a condition of employment. Every day will be different, and it will give you a chance to work with some experienced colleagues both locally and further afield. Apart from this, Vestas offers an attractive salary and benefits package.
Additional information
Based at the Port in Montrose, you will work on a 2-week on/2-weeks off rotation, travelling by Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm daily. For the first 18th months travel to different locations will take place due to training purposes. We look forward to seeing your application as soon as possible, as interviews will be held on a regular basis. Please apply before 18th of September. We amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. All inquiries are treated confidentially.
BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link,https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states,
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