Everun currently provides a range of services to the wind energy sector including turbine monitoring, maintenance and servicing, asset and financial management services and bespoke software monitoring tools developed in-house via a sister company. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our existing wind turbine engineer team in Scotland.
Main duties and responsibility:
· Field based role, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance of Wind Turbines to the highest standards, including regular servicing schedules to OEM standards.
· Identifying, diagnostics, troubleshooting and resolution of faults
· Achieve a high first-time-fix rate
· Participate in main component replacement/repair (gearboxes, generators, etc.)
· Advise on the requirements and specification for replacement parts
· Form an integral part of the on-call team
Work with the on-site teams, including client representatives, to address service & maintenance issues and drive overall turbine performance.
· Communicate with control centre personnel regularly and effectively
· Ensure all relevant documentation is completed in a timely manner
· Assist with production and verification of Risk Assessments and Method Statements
· Ensure PPE, tools and Vehicles are maintained to highest standards
Please note that these are field roles and travel within Scotland will be required - some overnights may be required. Occasional travel to Northern Ireland may also be required.
The Person:
· Self -motivated, confident and driven to succeed
· Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
· Keen eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills
· The ability to represent the Company to the highest standards
Essential Criteria:
· Demonstrable work experience in a Wind Turbine Maintenance role or an adjacent engineering field - eg electrical, mechanical.
Strong technical aptitude (focus on electrical knowledge) with solid problem-solving skills
· Ability to perform effectively within a team, strong interpersonal skills
· The ability to meet and adhere to strict deadlines
· High level of physical fitness
· Flexible working approach (comfortable working on-call including some weekends)
· Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and spec sheets
· Ability to understand and adhere to WTSR, RAMS and AWP’s
· Good general understanding of Health & Safety at work requirements
· Full UK Driving license
Desirable Criteria:
· Level 3 qualification in relevant engineering / electrical / mechanical subject
2yrs experience working on Wind Turbines
· WTSR qualification
· GWO suite - WAH/First Aid/Hub Rescue/Manual Handling/Fire awareness
· Good level of IT skill including Microsoft Office/Google Suite
· Towing/Forklift license
Benefits:
On call and overtime rates
29 days leave, increasing to 34 with service (inclusive of public holidays)
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Enhanced maternity / paternity leave & pay
Life assurance 4 x salary
Private Medical Insurance, including dental & optical
Ongoing professional development.
* Successful candidates with 2 years’ experience of carrying out O&M or MCI work on WTGs will be offered the role of Wind Turbine Engineer, with a pay range from £40-42,500 per year. However, we are happy to consider engineers from alternative backgrounds, eg mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, who are keen to transition into a renewable energy role. These positions, Wind Turbine Service Technician, will be offered a starting rate of between £29-32,000 per year depending on experience, and with a detailed training plan and progression to Wind Turbine Engineer.