At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and operate offshore wind turbines, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Company: Join RWE, a global leader in renewable energy with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, competitive pay, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Flexible working hours, supportive team culture, and career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Be part of the green energy revolution and make a real impact on the environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 in a relevant technical field required.
The predicted salary is between 37350 - 45650 £ per year.
RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is looking for a Wind Turbine Technician to start as soon as possible on a full-time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract in the Operations & Maintenance functional area.
About The Role
An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking creative team, operating and maintaining the Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm. Utilising your electrical or mechanical foundation and health and safety focus, you would be responsible for:
- Routine annual maintenance, fault finding, major component exchanges, and high voltage switching.
- Carrying out the maintenance of offshore wind turbines and the associated balance of plant, including servicing, troubleshooting, reactive and proactive maintenance, periodic inspections, modifications, retrofits, and main component exchanges.
- Acting early and adjusting to changing conditions to limit breakdowns and improve energy production.
- Utilising SCADA systems and other computer programmes to interrogate the turbine controller, reset faults, instigate maintenance activities, and build up fault histories.
- Having an adjustable approach to working hours around the weather and workload, being on call outside of normal working hours, and being open to travel to other sites within our fleet.
- Preparation of work plans, recording of tasks and documentation within SAP.
- Assisting in all areas of the site operations, working on improvement projects, repairs, RCA's, and other non-routine works.
- Enacting a number of roles under the Wind Turbine Safety Rules; Authorised Technician, Competent Technician.
- Working towards 33Kv SAP authorisation under the RWE operational safety rules with training provided.
- Positively engaging in the development of new and improved work procedures and best practices, including assisting with the writing of Operational Procedures, Method Statements, Work Instructions, and Approved Written Procedures.
- Identifying and taking ownership of tasks or projects to improve Health and Safety, Wind Turbine performance, or general working.
- Working in a small team with minimal supervision.
Job Requirements And Experience
- Completed an Engineering apprenticeship.
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and a high level of understanding when reading schematic drawings.
- A collaborative mindset, offering suggestions for improvement, and supporting a positive team environment.
- A sound understanding of HSSE systems, an ability to establish and maintain a safe work environment, and an understanding of reporting procedures.
- Experienced slinger and banksman.
- Willingness to travel in some special cases to support other sites within our fleet and for training courses.
- Good IT skills including MS Office.
- A Full UK Driving Licence.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Shift Pattern: 7 days on and 7 days off (Tuesday to Monday). Applicants must live within a one-hour drive from the site for operational purposes.
An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or the ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and/or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and/or existing employment.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.
As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan, and Korea, with 18 wind farms in operation and an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating, and maintaining offshore wind farms, we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities.
Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.
Want to learn more about working for RWE Offshore? Join Our Journey Offshore by watching the miniseries including 6 episodes, 5 ambassadors, and one exciting trip Offshore.
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell, marie.bennell@rwe.com
Wind Turbine Technician - 12 month FTC employer: RWE
RWE is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Little Barford Power Station where collaboration and proactive engagement are key. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme, and ample training opportunities for personal and professional growth, all within a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation.
