Job Overview
Location: Dungiven, Northern Ireland. This wind turbine technician role is field‑based and requires travel across Northern Ireland. You will support maintenance of Vestas and Vergnet turbines across a fleet of wind assets.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will deliver both planned and reactive maintenance across a fleet of turbines, ensuring high availability and technical quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out scheduled servicing in line with OEM and internal procedures.
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems.
* Respond to turbine breakdowns in a timely and effective manner.
* Support major component replacements and corrective maintenance activities.
* Take a proactive approach to prevent failures and reduce downtime.
* Deliver work to a high technical standard with a strong focus on turbine availability.
* Ensure all work is completed efficiently and in line with planning requirements.
* Maintain accurate service and fault records.
* Work in full compliance with WTSR and all site safety rules.
* Identify, manage and report risks within the working environment.
* Manage local spares, consumables and tooling.
* Accurately complete all reporting and documentation in line with company systems.
* Provide clear updates to the Regional Manager and wider team.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
* Proven experience working within the wind industry.
* Strong experience on Vestas wind turbine platforms (V27‑V52).
* Time‑served electrical or mechanical engineer (or equivalent qualification).
* Multi‑skilled capability across mechanical and electrical systems.
* Experience in servicing, fault finding and repairing wind turbine generators.
* Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
* Good understanding of safe systems of work, including WTSR.
* Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Comfortable working at height and in outdoor environments.
* Full clean driving licence.
* Desirable: Experience working on Vergnet wind turbine platforms.
* Desirable: Electrical authorisation (e.g. AT or equivalent).
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Company pension, life assurance and income protection.
* Employee assistance and referral programmes.
* Structured training and career development support.
* Opportunity to work across a varied turbine portfolio.
* Strong team culture focused on safety, quality and performance.
EEO Statement
Optinergy & the Galetech Group are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for existing and potential employees.
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