Engineering Documentation Specialist Northern Europe, Services

Renewable Energy Systems (RES); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewable Energy Systems (RES) seeks an Engineering Documentation Specialist to support the Wind O&M documentation suite in the UK&I. You will ensure that operational documents are current, compliant with WTSR, and readily accessible to field teams.

The role suits someone with field experience who wants a more office-based focus, contributing to documentation quality and standardisation across regions within a global network.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing and maintaining operational documentation such as AWPs, ROPs, and similar documents.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams to update procedures.
• Experience with Wind O&M documentation and standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for Wind O&M documentation development and updates.
• Collaborate with Technicians, Team Leaders, and Operations Managers to improve documents.
• Review manufacturer docs and standards to update internal procedures.
• Provide technical briefings when docs are revised.
• Maintain/document control systems and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate translation/transfer of docs for UK&I usage.

Skills

Safety mindset

Collaboration

Communication

IT skills

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

GWO Training

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Document management system

MS Office/Office 365

Job description

Engineering Documentation Specialist

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stages of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

Position

Reporting to the Engineering Senior Manager, the primary responsibility of the role is to provide specialist documentation support to our Wind O&M department. The Engineering Documentation Specialist will enhance delivery of our operational services in the UK&I by ensuring operational documentation is readily available and in compliance with the Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR).

This role would be well-suited to someone who has prior experience working regularly in the field and is looking for more of an office-based role.

Accountabilities

• Be the key point of contact for Wind O&M for developing documentation such as Approved Written Procedures, Routine Operating Procedures, Method Statements, Work Instructions, etc.
• Work closely with Technicians, Team Leaders, Operations Managers, and other Authorised Engineers, to identify gaps or improvements within operational documents, making the necessary changes so they are fit for purpose.
• Review new and updated manufacturer documentation and technical standards with the aim of updating internal operational procedures such as maintenance checklists.
• Provide technical briefings and/or toolbox talks to the Operational Team when documentation has been revised.
• Support in maintaining documentation management systems, procedures and support in continuous improvement in this area.
• Work closely with the Service Engineering Documentation team to identify documents that are already available from other regions and support in the translation and transfer of these documents to a format suitable for use in the UK&I, ensuring all new, revised, or translated document versions are captured in the global documentation management system.
• Achieve and maintain Authorising Engineer level under the RES WTSR
• Provide other technical support as required in accordance with knowledge and experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Knowledge of wind turbine systems, major components and common failure modes
• Knowledge of Wind Turbine Safety Rules, relevant technical standards and regulations

Skills

• Excellent attitude to safety
• Excellent collaborator with clear ability to work well with others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent IT skills for document development, management, and control
• A coaching mentality, being able to upskill and train others, and take on feedback
• Great attention to detail

Experience

• Experience in at least one of the following wind technologies is essential:
  • Senvion MM
  • Vestas V4X, V5X, V8X
  • Gamesa G5X, G8X, G9X
  • Siemens 1.3, 2.3
  • Acciona
• Experience holding Authorising Engineer status and developing and approving operational documentation such as AWPs and ROPs
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Health & Safety qualification (eg IOSH, NEBOSH)
• GWO Training
• Full UK driving licence

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

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