Service Technician (f/m/d) - Nobelwind

Vestas American Wind Technology; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 days on / 14 days off rotation

Accommodation onboard during rotation

Work offshore in Nobelwind wind farm

Job summary

Vestas Offshore Service is seeking an Offshore Service Technician to support maintenance and operation of wind turbines at Nobelwind in Oostende, Belgium. The role involves hands-on electrical, hydraulic and mechanical work, with responsibilities including check-ups, repairs, and creating follow-up orders.

Ideal candidates hold an electrical or mechanical degree, are fluent in English (Dutch advantageous), and have 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Completed an electrical or mechanical degree from a technical school/college/university.
• Fluent in English; Dutch will be advantageous.
• Ideally 2 years of experience in electrical and mechanical field.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Driving license category B.
• Living in Belgium or within 50 km of Oostende, or willing to relocate at own expense.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintaining and upgrading installation activities.
• Carrying out check-ups, repairs and replacement of turbine components.
• Creating follow-up orders.
• Ensure smooth operation of turbines and use of systems like Condition Monitoring/Remote Control.
• Contribute to a safe working environment.

Skills

Fluent English

Dutch language advantageous

Education

Electrical or Mechanical degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you interested in new technology and have an electrical, mechanical or hydraulics background? Do you enjoy working with your hands and bring solutions to technical problems? We are looking for an Offshore Service Technician to work in Oostende. At Vestas you will have the opportunity to develop your skills together with the global presence within wind energy and contribute to a greener world.

Region NCE & Global Offshore > SBU Global Offshore > Nobelwind

The Vestas Offshore Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind turbines in multiple windfarms in the North Sea within Belgium. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication is the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems as directed by Supervisor
• Maintaining and upgrading installation activities
• Carrying out a diversity of check-ups, repairs and replacement activities of turbine components
• Creating follow-up orders
• Responsible for the frictionless operation of our turbines and use of our systems like Condition Monitoring / Remote Control
• Contribute to a safe working environment in general
• Registration of time and material consumption
• Compliance to Vestas's and client's procedures, processes, policies and instructions

Qualifications

• Completed an electrical or mechanical degree from a technical school/college/university
• Fluent in English, Dutch will be advantageous
• Ideally, 2 years of experience in the electrical and mechanical field
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Driving license category B
• Living in Belgium or close to the Oostende area (50 km) or willing to relocate on own expense

Competencies

• Great problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented person
• Flexible and committed
• Comfortable working offshore and at heights, coping with the respective issues that this brings
• You recognize your own limitations and willing to seek help when needed

What we offer

We offer a14 days on / 14 days off rotation, starting fromOostende, Belgium, working at the Nobelwind wind farm. This balanced schedule supports a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to fully focus during your working period while enjoying time off to re-charge.

During your rotation, you will live and work onboard a Service Operation Vessel (SOV), providing a unique offshore experience and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and highly skilled team in a dynamic environment. Accommodation on board is fully provided during your working days.

Looking ahead, this setup will evolve no later thanNovember 2027, transitioning to Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) operations. Your rotation will remain the same, but you will move to a setup where you travel to and from the site daily, offering a different work rhythm while staying connected to home each day.

We offer an exciting role within a global wind turbine manufacturer, where you will benefit from a strong learning environment and excellent career development opportunities. You will be part of a highly professional and culturally diverse team, working in a fast-growing and future-focused industry. In addition, we provide an attractive compensation package.

This role offers a great mix of offshore experience now and a more shore-connected routine in the future, making it an exciting and flexible long-term opportunity.

Additional information

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.