Wind Turbine Operations & Maintenance Engineer in Edinburgh

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05.09.2025
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What does the job involve?
Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm, the largest in the world, is being developed in three phases, located 100-150 nautical miles off the coast of South Shields and covering over 1,500 km². During operations, maintenance will be carried out from four Service Operations Vessels (SOVs), each supported by a Daughter Craft (DC). The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) base, including a warehouse for spare parts and consumables, will be based at the Port of Tyne, South Tyneside-alongside Equinor's UK Central Control Room.
Equinor is the operator during the operations phase and is expanding its O&M team at the Port of Tyne. We are looking for a WTG Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of the Haliade-X wind turbines.
This role is key to ensuring a smooth transition from construction to operations, maintaining continuity of knowledge and performance. Due to the collaborative nature of the role, candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the local area.
What will my tasks be?
Within this position, your key tasks will be to:
In initial project execution phase:

• Operational preparation for WTG asset Handover.
• Support SWA ramp up and milestone deliveries.
• Participate in WTG design reviews, technical clarifications, acceptance tests, system walkdowns and handovers for ensuring safe and efficient design for operational use.
• Follow up multiple interfaces for the WTG scope of the project development as the O&M representative.
• Follow up pre-commencement milestone activities of the Service and Warranty Agreement.
• Contribute to competence profile strategy for WTG technicians that will be employed by Equinor and seconded to GE.
• Be prepared to do short term business travels offshore, domestically and internationally if required.

In operations phase:

• Day to day execution of SWA Services and operational follow up of SWA contractor.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the WTG assets at Dogger Bank.
• Management of projects such as major component replacements.
• Management of WTG contractors.
• Review loss of production from WTGs, provide analysis and collaborate to recommend improvements to asset and maintenance.
• Collaborate with other asset O&M engineers to support the operation and maintenance of all the wind farm assets.
• Ensure high quality maintenance and safety information is captured and processed in corporate systems in line with management system processes.

Here's what we expect from you:
At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:
Qualifications:

• Technical, operational and maintenance experience from high MW direct drive WTGs.
• Desirable experience with GE renewable operations and/or GE WTGs.
• Fluent English oral and writing.
• Degree or HND in electrical/electronic engineering or similar.
• Relevant experience may compensate for formal qualifications.
• Must be prepared to undertake offshore medical, HUET and GWO training.

Personal Qualities:

• Hands-on and proactive, prepared to work offshore as and when required.
• Creative approach to problem solving.
• Can support and contribute to a diverse and dynamic team.
• Have the ability to understand and collaborate in delivering on both internal and external needs.
• Proficient oral and written communications skills; with ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and support functions.
• Open minded to furthering knowledge and experience base.
• Live near Port of Tyne or be willing to move to the area.

What can we offer you?
We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That's why we offer
Not just a job - a career
In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.
Attractive rewards
We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.
Wellness and work-life balance
We care about and prioritise our employees' well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.
An inclusive culture
We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.
As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.
Important notes about the application process
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About Equinor
Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries. We're up for the challenge. Are you?