Electronic Service Technician

ENERCON; Perth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

33 days annual leave (incl. holidays)

Enhanced Company pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Cash back health care plan

Health & wellbeing program

Employee referral program

Job summary

ENERCON Services UK is seeking an Electrical Technician to install components, maintain wind energy converters, diagnose faults and generate reports. You will work in a small team, travel across the UK to sites, climb turbines regularly, and complete electrical maintenance on schedule.

A full, clean driving licence and a Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in Electrical or Engineering are required, with wind sector experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Qualification in Electrical or Engineering.
• Time served apprentice.
• Previous experience in electrical or engineering in a commercial setting.
• Experience in wind sector would be beneficial.
• Proficient using IT packages, including Microsoft Excel.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install and service wind energy converters (WECs) in a specified area.
• Carry out electrical maintenance and fault reporting for WECs.
• Climb wind turbines regularly and keep training up to date.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports for supervisors and management.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are completed efficiently and on time.
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with in-house technicians and the service coordinator.
• Manage van stock and stock replenishment processes.
• Travel to WEC sites across the UK and possibly elsewhere in Europe.

Skills

Electrical/Engineering experience

Time served apprentice

IT proficiency (Excel)

Physically fit, able to climb

Education

Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in Electrical or Engineering

Time served apprentice

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview of the role:

The main purpose of this role is to install components, carry out maintenance, diagnose faults and generate reports on ENERCON wind turbines.

Working as part of a two or three-person team, you will travel to our sites across the region. You will climb wind turbines on a daily basis and therefore it is necessary to ensure that you are fit climb and work at height on a regular basis.

Main role and responsibilities:

The role requires a proactive, motivated and resourceful team player for this challenging and exciting position. The ability to work to strict deadlines and finish work to the highest standard is required. From time to time, we may require you to travel around the UK to assist other teams during busy periods.

Main Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations of ENERCON Services UK:

• Work from a specific location and service wind energy convertors (WEC’s) in a specific area
• Carry out all electrical tasks required for the maintenance and proper operation of the WEC’s in a professional and efficient manner
• Climb wind turbines regularly and ensure all training and certificates in regards to climbing are in date
• Produce all necessary paper and digital reports for supervisors and management on a weekly and monthly basis
• Ensure completion of all electrical maintenance schedules efficiently and on time
• Fault finding and reporting on electrical equipment
• Installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements when necessary
• Ensure that you maintain excellent communication between In-house Technicians and the Service Coordinator, and report any issues or concerns promptly for rectification
• Take responsibility for your van’s stock, i.e. checking stock, receipting stock and returning stock that is not required
• Be proactive when booking materials out from the critical van stock breakdown boxes (CVS B.Boxes), to ensure the efficiency of stock replenishment
• Once qualified to do so, carry out necessary work with 35KV (High voltage) switching and perform any duty surrounding HV at the request of the Company
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety requirements
• You will be proactive and communicative about any issues which may prevent your ability to perform the role

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical tasks as and when required
• Maintain the highest standards of work and courtesy when dealing with customers
• Be prepared to travel and stay for durations for 2/3 weeks away from your private residence if necessary
• When and where necessary, travel to WEC sites throughout the UK, Germany and possibly elsewhere in Europe.
• Read all TSI and other documents relevant to the position

Mandatory Training Courses:

As an Electrical Technician, you will be required to undertake, and successfully pass, all relevant and necessary training courses within timescales set by the Company. These training courses include but are not limited to; Wind Turbine Safety Rules, Electrical Part 1 & 2, High Voltage Switching Level 1, and all relevant refresher courses.

Further information about mandatory training can be provided by the HR Department.

Person Specification

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Qualification in Electrical or Engineering
• Time served apprentice
• Previous experience working in an electrical or engineering role within a commercial setting
• Previous experience in a similar role within the wind sector would be benefical
• Proficient using IT packages, including Microsoft Excel
• Full, clean driving licence

Key Qualities

• Physically fit with ability to work at height
• Have a positive, pro-active approach to working in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

What We Offer You

• Your hours of work are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday with on-call cover at weekends, on a Rota basis.
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 x basic salary
• An overnight allowance is applicable when you are required to travel
• You will receive 33 days annual leave (which includes 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays)
• A Company vehicle may be available depending upon business needs
• Additional leave for long service
• Enhanced Company pension (8% employer and 5% employee contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cash back health care plan including dental, optical, discounted gym memberships and complimentary therapies
• Health & wellbeing program
• Employee referral program of up to £1000 for every successful referral.

At ENERCON we are passionate about your career development and progression. We offer structured training programs and internal career opportunities.