66kV WTG Authorised Person (AP)
£650 a day + offshore benefits + flights and accommodation
Offshore Wind Farms, Taiwan
Long-term outside IR35 contract (12 months minimum) | Full-time | Rotational shifts
We’re seeking experienced 66kV Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Authorised Persons (APs) to support our client's offshore wind operations across Taiwan. This is a safety-critical role for highly competent HV professionals with proven experience operating as a 66kV AP on Siemens Gamesa wind turbine platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the 66kV Authorised Person (AP) for Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) electrical systems
* Perform, control, and document HV switching, isolation, earthing, and re-energisation activities
* Issue and receive Permits to Work (PTW), Sanctions for Test (SFT), and Limitations of Access (LOA)
* Ensure full compliance with Siemens Gamesa HV rules, electrical safety procedures, and site standards
* Interface professionally with Ørsted, Siemens, client representatives, and site management
* Support commissioning, fault response, troubleshooting, operations, and HSE activities
Mandatory Authorisations & Certifications
* Valid Siemens Gamesa 66kV WTG Authorised Person (AP) status
* Valid HV Switching authorisation (ideally Orsted)
Training & Competency Requirements
* Completion of the full Siemens Gamesa 66kV AP Training Matrix
* Siemens Gamesa HV Electrical Safety Rules and Control of Work / PTW training
* 66kV WTG switching, isolation, earthing, and access procedures
* HV Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person modules (as applicable)
* WTG-specific HV systems training for relevant turbine families
* Valid GWO certifications (all in date)
Key Skills and experience:
* Minimum 3–5 years’ experience working with HV systems at 66kV or above
* Proven experience operating as a WTG Authorised Person on Siemens Gamesa platforms
* Offshore wind farm experience strongly preferred
* Experience ideally working under Ørsted electrical and safety governance or similarly aligned
* Strong understanding of HV safety principles, risk management, and procedural compliance
* Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in safety-critical and high-pressure environments
* Excellent communication skills when working within multicultural offshore teams
* High levels of discipline, accuracy, and flexibility, including willingness to work offshore rotational schedules
What you get in return:
* £650 day rate plus offshore benefits (negotiable and paid in GBP)
* Fully expensed flights and accommodation
* A minimum 12 month contract (work estimated up to 18 months with potential for extension)
* Work on large-scale offshore wind farms in Taiwan
* Structured safety-focused environment with clear procedures and governance
This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Interested?
Please submit your CV to Meg Kewley at DCS Engineering via the link provided. Alternatively, email me at megan.kewley@dcsgroup.uk.com or call 0161 212 2308