About This Role
The Wind Turbine O&M Technician supports the O&M team on specific projects, providing technical assistance to resolve ongoing issues and implement improvements. This role suits an experienced technician with a technical background in mechanical and/or electrical systems, preferably in a turbine discipline, who has strong analytical fault-finding capabilities on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Responsibilities
- Support the Turbine O&M Team in the delivery of specific projects
- Provide technical assistance to help resolve ongoing issues and/or implement improvements
- Further develop capabilities in the delivery of high-quality maintenance activities
- Contribute positively to the continued development of the business
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
- Be proficient in customer interface at site level and in pre-task co-ordination
- Prepare Risk Assessments, Method statements and other client-required procedures
- Adapt a high level of Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental awareness
- Assist with the resolution of onsite technical issues and implement technical improvements
- Take and lead main component replacements
- Identify and specify tooling requirements
- Conduct technical auditing & assessments
- Prepare reporting templates and other technical documentation
- Develop and deliver specific in-house technical training
Requirements
- Technical background in mechanical and/or electrical systems, preferably in a turbine discipline
- Good analytical fault-finding capabilities on Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic systems
- Experience on Siemens/Bonus/Gamesa wind turbine technology is highly valued
- Flexible approach to work, with willingness to travel within the UK & Ireland
- Working knowledge of gearbox inspections (advantageous)
- Working knowledge of specialised equipment such as vibration analysis, ultra sound, bore scope and thermal imaging (advantageous)
- Proficient in analytical fault finding (advantageous)
- Blade repair experience (advantageous)
- Worked in a Health & Safety focused environment (advantageous)
- Turbine O&M background
- Team leader experience
- Co-ordination of subcontractors
- H&S Awareness (RA, CoSSH, MS)
- WTSR
- Mechanical or Electrical fault finding skills
- Use of Hydraulic tooling
- Good communication both written & verbal
- Use of Microsoft Office applications
- Reporting skills
- Wind Turbine maintenance experience
- Large component exchange experience
- Working at height experience
- Wind turbine fault finding experience
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ)
Benefits
- Competitive package with a wide range of benefits and rewards
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Chance to learn from inspiring colleagues
Important Details
- Travel within the UK & Ireland will be necessary depending on project needs
About the Company
RES is the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. The company is dedicated to the personal and professional growth of its diverse workforce.
