Authorised Techician - WT2

OEG Energy Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OEG Energy Group seeks Authorised Technicians for offshore wind maintenance on Siemens platforms. This fixed-term role covers preventive and corrective tasks, ensuring compliance with OEM procedures and site instructions in Scottish offshore sites.

You will diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems, perform component changeouts, and lead small work packs while coordinating with offshore teams and adhering to strict HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship/technical qualification in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (EQF Level 3+ or equivalent).
• Demonstrable offshore wind maintenance experience; Siemens platform exposure preferred.
• Valid GWO BST and GWO BTT qualifications.
• Current offshore medical (e.g., OGUK/ENG1) and fitness assessments.
• Competence working at height and in confined spaces, with strong troubleshooting capability.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on Siemens offshore wind turbines per OEM procedures and site work instructions.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems; perform component replacement and testing.
• Lead small work packs (WT2) and support major component exchanges under supervision.

Skills

Offshore wind maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Reading schematics/technical drawings

Safety mindset

Education

Recognised apprenticeship/technical qualification in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (EQF Level 3+ or equivalent)

Tools

SAP/OMS CMMS

SCADA diagnostics

Job description

OEG are now seeking a number of Authorised Technicians on a fixed term basis

Maintenance & Repair

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on Siemens offshore wind turbines in accordance with OEM procedures and site work instructions.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems; perform component replacement and functional testing.
• WT2: Lead small work packs; support major component exchanges (e.g., yaw motors, pitch cylinders, generators) under supervision.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Adhere to all HSE standards (GWO, OEM, client, and site-specific), including Dynamic Risk Assessments, Toolbox Talks, and Permit‑to‑Work.
• Ensure compliance with LOLER/PUWER, electrical safety (lock‑out/tag‑out), confined space, and working‑at‑height procedures.
• Complete accurate service reports, NCRs, punch lists, and parts usage in the designated Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS (e.g., SAP/OMS).

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Work effectively as part of an offshore team to meet availability and production targets.
• Mentor and coach WT1/WT2 technicians; share best practices and technical knowledge.
• Coordinate with CTV/SOV crews, marine control, and balance‑of‑plant teams to optimise work windows.

Planning & Logistics

• Prepare work scopes, tools, parts, and consumables; ensure readiness prior to offshore deployment.
• Contribute to look‑ahead plans, defect prioritisation, and spares forecasts.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Recognised apprenticeship/technical qualification in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (EQF Level 3+ or equivalent).
• Demonstrable offshore wind (or equivalent heavy industry) maintenance experience; Siemens platform exposure preferred.
• Valid GWO BST (Working at Height, Sea Survival, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling) and GWO BTT (Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic).
• Current offshore medical (e.g., OGUK/ENG1) and fitness assessments (e.g., Chester Step Test/WFA).
• Competence working at height and in confined spaces, with strong troubleshooting capability.

Desirable

• Siemens/SGRE WT2 platform training/authorisations (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic, rescue, platform‑specific).
• HV awareness or authorisation pathway (e.g., SAP/AP/CP).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS (SAP/OMS), SCADA diagnostics, and digital reporting tools.
• Lifting operations exposure (banksman/slinger) and basic rigging awareness.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced fault‑finding across electrical and mechanical systems; ability to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong safety mindset; consistent application of procedures and permits.