Service Technician Offshore (f/m/d) - Northwind, Oostende

Vestas American Wind Technology; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on the Service Operation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Vestas is recruiting an Offshore Service Technician to work from Oostende on the Northwind Offshore Wind Farm in the Belgian North Sea. The Northwind Service team handles preventive and corrective maintenance on Vestas V112 turbines in a 14/14 rotation, using a CTV-based setup and daily transfers, returning home after each shift.

Ideal candidates have an electrical or mechanical degree, fluent English, Dutch as a plus, and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Completed an electrical or mechanical degree from a technical school/college/university.
• Fluent in English, Dutch will be advantageous.
• 5 years of experience in the electrical and mechanical field.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Driving license category B.

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.

Skills

Fluent English

Dutch 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 >Northwind

The Northwind Service team is responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of Vestas V112 offshore wind turbines at the Northwind Offshore Wind Farm in the Belgian North Sea. The team operates from Oostende in a CTV‑based setup, with daily transfers to and from the wind farm, allowing technicians to return home after each working day.

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
• 5 years of experience in the electrical and mechanical field
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Driving license category B

Competencies

• Great problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented person
• Flexible and committedComfortable 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 an exciting job, a good learning environment and opportunities for career development at a global wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional, culturally diverse team in a constantly growing industry. We provide an attractive compensation package and accommodation on the Service Operation Vessel for the working days.

Additional Information

Living in Belgium or close to the Oostende area (50km) or willing to relocate on own expense. As with this being a CTV setup you will be going home everyday while working in a 14/14 rotation.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please apply on or before 25th of April.

Our 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.

DEIB 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. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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 185 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 30,000 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.