Wind
Wind Turbine Technician (VESTAS AT/CT) – Scotland (North)
Our client with operations all over the UK are looking for
an experienced and capable individual to join their existing team in order to
strengthen and extend their wind turbine installation, supply and operation and
maintenance service team.
The Role:
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be
responsible for keeping clients’ wind turbine equipment running smoothly, this
involves maintaining, testing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and
electrical equipment of the turbine. The role is built on the key areas of
teamwork, motivation, high quality standards and ensuring good workmanship,
communication and reporting will be key to your success.
Although this position is predominantly based in
Aberdeenshire/ Perthshire region, the role as a Wind Turbine Technician will
involve a considerable amount of travel on a daily basis between sites and
occasionally time away from home to support other regions if required for
training and support the team.
You will have sound technical wind energy expertise and your
dedication and professionalism will be instrumental in promoting the transition
to clean energy solutions in the UK.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
• Carry out scheduled
and unscheduled servicing and maintenance, wind turbine inspections, fault finding
and repair on a range of wind turbines and their electrical, mechanical, and
hydraulic systems.
• Follow a weekly and
monthly schedule of works as well as annual service schedules as prescribed by
the operations manager, including approved overtime and working away from home
if necessary to support the operations team as required to meet the business
requirements.
• Replace faulty
components, such as sensors, control systems and gearboxes following
established procedures and safety processes.
• Carry out
preventive maintenance tasks based on manufacturer guidelines to minimize
downtime and maximise turbine efficiency.
• Ensure you have
sufficient supplies of parts and consumables available to carry out your duties
and be responsible for keeping an up-to-date list of stock, tools and equipment
in your vehicle.
• Monitor and analyse
turbine performance data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.
• Produce work,
service and inspection reports and recording findings as per the reporting
systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with
refurbishment of wind turbines and their components.
• Ensure work is
undertaken in an efficient and timely manner to meet Company contractual deadlines
and financial goals.
• Ensure tasks are
actioned with a logical, organised, and systematic manner.
• Ensure all work is
undertaken in line with the latest health and safety guidance and site rules and
regulations and ensure you keep yourself up to date with relevant new guidance
that is issued.
• Maintain an
up-to-date knowledge of all sites through documentation and discussion with the
operations team.
• Where possible,
anticipate potential problems in respect of specific sites and identify potential
solutions to any technical issues you observe in the field.
• Adhere to all
safety protocols and guidelines at all times to ensure a secure working environment
for you and your colleagues.
• Maintain accurate
and comprehensive records of maintenance activities, repairs and parts inventories.
• You will be
required to travel throughout England on a regular basis and travel to other
sites in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland if required.
• The candidate is
expected to work to further the aims of company and to comply with the company’s
policies and procedures.
• This is not an
exhaustive list of responsibilities, and the candidate will be expected to undertake
other duties within the remit of the job held and appropriate to their level of
seniority as requested by the relevant line manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential:
• A relevant
technical qualification in electrical, mechanical or renewable energy engineering.
• Proven experience
in a similar technician role within renewable energy or wind energy industry.
• Demonstrate ability
to supervise meetings/teams/projects with an organised and methodical approach.
• Experience in team
building, motivating, and building employee satisfaction & development
• Great spoken and
written communication skills in English.
• A proven track
record in mechanical and/or electrical engineering, with good solid evidence of
fault finding and problem solving.
• You should be able
to deliver your work to a high standard and in a professional manner in line with
your experience.
• You should be able
to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, regularly and in a professional
manner with managers, clients and contractors as appropriate.
• Candidates are
required to pass a RUK wind industry standard medical assessment to ensure they
are fit and able to work at heights and perform the role of wind turbine
technician.
• Be willing and able
to travel on a regular basis, including nights away from home if required.
• Computer and tablet
literate and able to use Microsoft Office- outlook etc.
• Comfortable working
at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Full UK Driving
Licence for travel to different wind turbine sites as required.
Desirable Certifications and Experience:
• GWO Working at
Height
• GWO Manual Handling
• GWO First Aid
• GWO Fire Awareness
• Experience working
with Vestas range of wind turbines is desirable
• Wind Turbine Safety
Rules
• Competent with
using IT systems, Microsoft packages etc
• Experience with
problem solving and fault finding
• Awareness of HV
systems and apparatus
Benefits
• An attractive
remuneration package, commensurate with experience
• 30 days holiday
rising annually to 35 days after 5 years.
• Company Sick pay
and Pension
• Additional benefits
If you are interested in applying for this position, please
email a covering letter and your
CV to [email protected]
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