Generator Winder - Field Services

Full-Time No home office possible

Generator Winder

The Generator Winder travels to power plants in the UK and worldwide supporting internal and external customers with generator and exciter installations, inspections, maintenance, fault finding & repairs including minor repair works through to full rewinds. Generators are air‑cooled or hydrogen & water‑cooled ranging from 2 MW to 1800 MW. World‑class execution done safely, on budget, with the right quality.

This position requires technical competence in reading and interpreting engineering documents including but not restricted to previous outage plans, technical & quality instructions, winding diagrams and engineering drawings. A thorough knowledge of generator technology is required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Interpretation of electrical winding diagrams.
Understand winding processes and methodology and apply correct solutions on inspections & repairs.
Perform inspections and minor repair works of all types of generator windings.
Perform fault finding on windings.
Assist with diagnostic tests such as iron core low flux tests, electrical tests, Doppler flow water measurements.
Strip and inspect generator rotors, clean, repair and rebuild.
Strip and inspect generator stators, clean, repair and rebuild.
Strip and inspect generator exciters, clean, repair and rebuild.
Rewind generator stators.
Rewind generator rotors.
Rewind exciters.

Qualifications / Requirements

Recognised time‑served apprenticeship in armature winding of heavy electrical machines.
City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent on electrical machines.
Extensive knowledge of brazing techniques.
Basic knowledge of electrical testing.
Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments required.

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrates individual & team skills.
Experience and training on Alstom, GE, Siemens or other OEM equipment preferred.
Strong organisational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.