Lead Technician

Vestas American Wind Technology; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking an Offshore Service Technician for Aberdeen Bay. The Aberdeen & Kincardine service team maintains 16 x V164 turbines using a 2 on 2 off rotation from a Crew Transfer Vessel.

You will work offshore on electrical/mechanical tasks, plan service activities, and support supervision. Ideal candidates have an electrical or mechanical degree, offshore experience, fluent English, MS Office proficiency, and a valid B licence.

Qualifications

• Completed electrical or mechanical degree from a technical school/college/university.
• Professional offshore experience (electrical or mechanical).
• High voltage knowledge and switching experience is an advantage.
• Fluent English skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Driving licence category B.

Responsibilities

• Splitting time between WTG service and troubleshooting offshore and general support to the Supervisor dependent on site activities.
• Electrical and mechanical operations.
• Maintaining and upgrading installation activities.
• Plan service tasks on a daily basis.
• Approve hours of technicians.
• Plan statutory task with the customer.
• Technical support for troubleshooting in turbines.

Skills

Fluent English

High voltage knowledge

MS Office

Driving licence B

Education

Electrical or mechanical degree (technical school/college/university)

Job description

Do you have a background as an Offshore Service Technician? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Then vestas has the opportunity for you!

Region NCE > Service Offshore NCE > Aberdeen Bay Technicians

The Aberdeen & Kincardine service team is responsible for service and maintenance of 16 x V164 Wind Turbine Generator turbines located in the Aberdeen, North East Scotland, utilising the CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) on a 2 on 2 off rotation.
The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication is the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Splitting time between WTG service and troubleshooting offshore and general support to the Supervisor dependent on site activities
• Electrical and mechanical operations
• Maintaining and upgrading installation activities
• Plan service tasks on a daily basis
• Approve hours of technicians
• Plan statutory task with the customer
• Technical support for troubleshooting in turbines

Qualifications

• Completed electrical or mechanical degree from a technical school/college/university
• Professional offshore experience (electrical or mechanical)
• High voltage knowledge and switching experience is an advantage
• Fluent English skills
• Good knowledge of MS office
• Driving license category B

Competencies

As a person, we believe you have/are:

• Comfortable with working at heights and offshore
• Great communication skills
• High level of safety awareness
• Creative problem solving skills
• Good organizational & time management skills
• Willingness to travel to other sites and training when required

What we offer

We offer a challenging job, a professional learning environment and opportunities for career development at a growing 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 for the working days in a 14-day rotation.

Additional information

Your work location will be Aberdeen.
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis.
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.
All inquiries are treated confidentially.

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 200 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 39,000 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.