Job Description Offshore Wind Turbine Technician - Workington, Cumbria
Location(s): Workington, CMA, GB, CA14 1BN
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
RWE is a global provider of specialised energy solutions. RWE Renewables is responsible for RWE's industrial-scale renewable energy activities. We develop, build and operate large renewable energy assets primarily in Europe and North America.
Right now, we're looking for a talented, experienced Technician to help maintain our Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. As part of a small team you'll travel out by boat to carry out regular maintenance work on our offshore wind turbines. Your aim will be to minimise faults and maximise our energy yield by carrying out both proactive and reactive maintenance operations, as well as servicing, inspections, modifications and retrofits.
The Role:
Carry out maintenance and servicing of wind turbines and balance of plant, including servicing, reactive and proactive maintenance, inspections, modifications, retrofits and main component exchanges. The successful applicant is expected to become an Authorised Technician under Wind Turbine Safety rules to fulfil this part of the role and lead teams under their supervision
Carry out maintenance on the Wind Turbine High Voltage system up to and including 33,000V. The successful applicant is expected to become a Senior Authorised Person under Electrical and Mechanical Safety rules to fulfil this part of the role and lead teams under their supervision
Work in a small team with minimal supervision
Work proactively and flexibly to minimise failures and maximise the Energy Yield
Utilise SCADA systems and other computer-based systems to interrogate turbines, reset faults, instigate maintenance activities and build up fault/failure histories
Be prepared to have a flexible approach to working hours around the weather and workload, to be on call outside normal working hours and open to travel to other sites within the fleet
Maintain maintenance records, electronic and paper, of all work performed on plant
Proactively assist in all areas of site operations, working on projects, spares and other non-routine works
Support Site Improvement Projects Processes
Role Requirements:
A full apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline
HNC in an electrical or mechanical discipline
Experienced in High Voltage Equipment up to 33kV
Grade 4 (C on the older grading system) or above in five subjects at GCSE including English and Mathematics
Significant experience in maintaining electrical, mechanical or rotating assets
Qualified in First Aid at Work, Working at Heights / Tower Rescue, offshore survival & offshore medical
A competent slinger and banksman
Familiarity with Turbine Supervisory Control and Data Systems (SCADA)
A sound understanding of troubleshooting, maintenance and fundamental mechanical/electrical principles
The fitness and stamina to work at height in an offshore environment
A full UK driving licence
The person recruited will be expected to join the current shift working pattern which is seven days working and seven days off. 10.5 hours per day and includes every other weekend.
The successful applicant must live or be prepared to move to within 30-minute drive from the site.
Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 83845, application deadline 22/11/2023.
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RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world's leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.
RWE Renewables GmbH, based in Essen, Germany, is RWE's youngest subsidiary and one of the world's leading companies in the field of renewable energies. With an international team of around 3,500 employees, we are drivers of the energy transition – and provide electricity for a sustainable life. Our total capacity of more than 9 gigawatts results from onshore and offshore wind parks, photovoltaic plants and battery storage. We focus on growth: on the American continent, on the European core markets and on new markets in the Asia-Pacific region.