Energy Control Coordinator in Thurso

Join a renewables leader where your skills truly matter. We’re looking for an Energy Control Coordinator to join our Field Support team—someone skilled in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, committed to safety, and willing to collaborate on improving on-site tooling and operational excellence.

Field Support Department

The Field Support department is responsible for Vestas Electrical Safety Program of wind farms within the UK and Ireland. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication are the keys to our growth. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and a team of highly motivated employees.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Energy Control Coordinator (ECC) and primary subject matter expert for the Vestas Electrical Safety Program across the wind farm, ensuring safe and compliant energy isolation and restoration activities.
• Act as an Authorising Engineer (AE) under the Vestas Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR), providing technical authority, issuing authorisations, and overseeing adherence to safety rules and operational controls.
• Perform duties as the designated Control Person in accordance with the Vestas Electrical Network Safety Rules (ENSR), including the creation, approval, and management of switching schedules, permits, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure full compliance with UK & Ireland legislation, including HASAWA, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, LOLER, PUWER, and all statutory requirements relevant to electrical and mechanical safety.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation within the Vestas Safe System of Work (SSOW), including AWP’s, ROP’s, risk assessments, method statements, and operational procedures.
• Perform and conduct SSOW audits covering Vestas and subcontractor activities, including turbine quality audits, WTSR compliance audits, and verification of subcontractor adherence to Vestas safety rules.
• Assess and manage inherent and residual risks across electrical, mechanical, stored energy, pressure, thermal, and chemical hazards, ensuring robust mitigation strategies and safe operational practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in an electrical/mechanical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Relevant qualifications within the wind energy sector.
• Experience as an Authorised Technician, Authorising Engineer, and with High Voltage systems in the wind industry.
• Good computer literacy across software and related applications.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Competencies

• Solid problem solving and fault finding abilities.
• Collaborative and works well with others, with excellent communication skills.
• Creative, self-motivated, and well-organised approach to work.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• High commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
• Solid understanding of current HSE legislation.

What We Offer

We offer you the chance to work for a leader in industry, with the training and development to match. Every day will be different, and it will give you a chance to work with some skilled colleagues both locally and further afield. We offer an attractive benefits package that will include private healthcare, pension scheme, 25 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

Additional Information

This position will be based in Inverness or Thurso, GB, with travel required for training and work purposes.

Commitment to a Fair Hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.