Wind Turbine Technician

Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're driven by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell five days per annum, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else.

The role of a Turbine O&M Technician would be to support the Turbine O&M Team in the delivery specific projects and the successful candidate will be required to provide technical assistance to help resolve ongoing issues and/or implement improvements. We are looking for candidates who have a technical background in mechanical and/or electrical systems, preferably in a turbine discipline, and with good analytical fault-finding capabilities on Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic systems.

The role would suit an experienced Wind Turbine Technician who has aspirations in further developing their own capabilities in the delivery of high-quality maintenance activities and willing to contribute positively to the continued development of the business.

• Be a good communicator both written & verbally and be proficient in customer interface at site level and in pre task co-ordination.
• The suitable candidate will be comfortable in preparing Risk Assessments, Method statements and other client required procedures and be willing to adapt a high level of Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental awareness.
• A flexible approach to work will be required as travel within the UK & Ireland will be necessary depending on the project needs.

Other areas of knowledge would be advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate which will include:

• Working knowledge of gearbox inspections
• Working knowledge of specialised equipment such as vibration analysis, ultra sound, bore scope and thermal imaging
• Proficient in analytical fault finding
• Blade repair experience
• Can assist with the resolution of onsite technical issues and implement technical improvements
• Take and lead main component replacements
• Identify and specifying tooling requirements
• Can conduct technical auditing & assessments
• Preparation of reporting templates and other technical documentation
• Can develop and deliver specific in-house technical training
• Has worked in a Health & Safety focused environments

Knowledge:

• Turbine O&M background
• Team leader
• Co-ordination of subcontractors
• H&S Awareness (RA, CoSSH, MS)
• WTSR
• Mechanical or Electrical fault finding
• Use of Hydraulic tooling
• Blade repairs

Skills:

• Good communication both written & verbal
• Use of Microsoft Office applications

Experience:

• Wind Turbine maintenance
• Large component exchange (preferred)
• Managing heavy lifting
• Slinger banks man
• Working at height
• Experience on Siemens and Gamesa technology

Qualifications:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ)

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