Experienced Professional

RWE; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. seeks an experienced SOV SeniorWind Turbine Technician for offshore maintenance leadership on Sofia. You will guide technicians, enforce safety, and coordinate RAMS, permits and tooling for 24/7 rotations.

You will diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and control systems, using OEM SCADA and supporting continuous improvement in self-perform maintenance strategies. Offshore medicals and height training are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore wind, power generation or similar maintenance.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Strong health, safety and quality knowledge.
• Experience coordinating technical activities or supervising maintenance teams.
• Technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational IT systems.
• Ability to meet offshore medical, safety training and height requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with procedures; review RAMS, Toolbox Talks and permits.
• Supervise maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and retrofit activities; monitor progress and prepare work packages.
• Act as primary technical contact for offshore technicians, guiding maintenance and troubleshooting; diagnose faults across systems; use SCADA for remote intervention.
• Liaise with engineering to identify recurring faults and support retrofit implementation; contribute to self-perform maintenance strategy.
• Ensure maintenance records and parts consumption are accurate; monitor quality and reduce defects and downtime.
• Coordinate with suppliers to secure equipment, tooling and materials; support performance reviews and standardised practices.
• Provide daily supervision and technical support to offshore technicians; support development and competence progression.
• Promote accountability, teamwork and effective shift handovers across offshore/onshore teams.

Skills

Offshore wind experience

Supervisory experience

Maintenance planning

Fault diagnosis

SCADA knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Sofia will be one of the world's largest offshore wind farms and one of the farthest from shore. The project combines advanced turbine technology, complex offshore logistics and extensive engineering expertise.

The SOV SeniorWind Turbine Technician will be responsible for the safe, efficient and effective execution of offshore maintenance activities. Working closely with the SOV Manager, technicians and supporting functions, the role will provide frontline leadership, technical guidance and operational oversight to ensure activities are delivered safely and to the required standards.

The role will support Sofia's operational requirements, including participation in a 24/7 shift rota and extended offshore rotations, typically two weeks at a time.

About the role

• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with RWE procedures, legislation and approved systems of work; review, develop and deliver Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Toolbox Talks (TBTs) and associated documentation; verify that appropriate permits, competencies, resources and safety controls are in place before work commences; identify and a...; support incident investigations and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Supervise the execution of planned and corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and retrofit activities; monitor progress against operational plans, identifying delays, constraints and opportunities to improve productivity; ensure work packages are prepared with the necessary tooling, materials, personnel and documentation; communicate operational progress, risks and changing priorities to the SOV Manager and supporting functions.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for offshore technicians, providing guidance during maintenance and troubleshooting; support fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and turbine control systems; utilise OEM SCADA systems for fault identification and authorised remote interventions.
• Liaise with engineering teams to identify recurring faults, develop solutions and support retrofit implementation; contribute to the development and delivery of the self-perform maintenance strategy.
• Ensure maintenance records, technical findings and parts consumption are accurately; monitor work quality and ensure activities meet technical and operational requirements; identify opportunities to reduce repeat defects, downtime and non‑productive activities.
• Liaise with suppliers and support functions to ensure appropriate equipment, tooling and materials are available; contribute to operational performance reviews and standardised working practices.
• Provide daily supervision, direction and technical support to offshore technicians; support technician development, coaching and competence progression.
• Promote accountability, teamwork and effective communication across offshore and onshore teams; support effective shift handovers and the resolution of operational issues.

Job requirements and experience

• Experience within offshore wind, power generation or a comparable technical maintenance environment.
• Recognised technical qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in electrical, mechanical or related engineering.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.
• Experience coordinating technical activities or supervising maintenance teams.
• Technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Competence, Microsoft Office and operational IT systems.
• Ability to meet offshore medical, safety training and working‑at‑height requirements.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Previous supervisory experience within offshore wind operations and maintenance.
• Experience with Siemens Gamesa wind turbine technology.
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HV and LV systems.
• HNC/HND or higher engineering qualification.
• Experience in maintenance planning, technical troubleshooting and performance improvement.
• Experience supporting self‑perform maintenance strategies.

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long‑term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.