Posted: 8 June
The role
RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
RWE Renewables UK is one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, focused on generating electricity using sustainable, environmentally friendly resources. We have the resources and capability to develop, build and operate high quality, commercial-scale renewable energy schemes throughout the UK.
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for highly motivated Offshore / Control Room Technician to join our Operations and Maintenance team at our Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm project based in Mostyn, Flintshire, UK.
About the Role
Control Room Operations
Act as Operational Controller under Wind Turbine Safety Rules and Safety co-ordinatorMarine management responsible for managing all vessel movements and maintaining logs for vessel and personnel trackingProvide an effective interface between Renewables departments, RWEST, STPM, NGET Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s) and othersEnsure appropriate authorisations and safety paperwork available prior to release of plantControl room is a 24/7 operations so shift patterns include night shifts and public holidaysWind Farm Operations
Co-ordinate and control the maintenance and operation of the wind farm plant and associated equipment to achieve safe, efficient operation whilst complying with legal, company and local policies and proceduresFront Line Emergency Co-ordinationAssist in the broader management of the wind farm, contributing to policy and procedures whilst ensuring compliance.Recording and monitoring access of staff and contractors at wind farm sitesManagement of CMMS and associated works controlMaintenance Management Systems (IT)
Create, utilise and manage a range of standard and bespoke computer applicationsCreate and maintain work procedures and other local documentationOffshore and Onshore Work
Carry out day-to-day work offshore with other team members as requiredFlexibility will be required to follow tidal sail times and adjust shift patternsWillingness to work offshore on a JUV for major component work as requiredSupport site functions to carry out maintenance tasksJob requirements and experience
Show a versatile approach to work and be prepared to work alone or to lead or to work as part of a diverse team and develop future best practicesGood communication, numeracy and IT literate, familiar with Microsoft packagesHave the capacity to manage and maintain quality under a demanding and fluctuating workloadHave high safety and environmental awarenessKnowledge and experience of safety rules systems both Wind Turbine and High Voltage Safety RulesKnowledge of the British Electricity Trading and Transmission Arrangements (BETTA)Knowledge and experience of electronic maintenance management systemsAble to undertake and maintain all the required training courses and certifications to carry out work offshoreElectrical or Mechanical background and experienceAdvantageous, but not essential
Knowledge of the Wind IndustryThe working pattern will be 4 days on / 4 days off and then switching to 6 days on / 6 days off. The working hours in the control room will be 12 hour shifts and when offshore 10.5 hour shifts.
Due to the nature of the role, you must live within a one hour radius to site.
An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.
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