Major Component Technician - UK

Nordex SE; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Major Component Technician to support and execute main component exchanges on wind turbines. The ideal candidate will have substantial on-site experience, hold relevant qualifications, and possess strong planning and team skills. This role includes travel and a strong emphasis on safety and quality during operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working on wind turbines and practical on-site component exchange experience.
• Completed Slinger Banksman training.
• Willing to travel on a regular basis, including nights away from home.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and support main component exchanges.
• Deliver on-site training for technicians.
• Supervise and execute lifting operations.

Skills

Experience on wind turbines

Mobile cranes handling

Hydraulic and electric torque tools

Planning and organizational skills

IT literacy (Office 365, SAP)

Ability to work at heights

Team player

Education

Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical discipline

Wind Turbine Technician course

Job description

Overview

As a Major Component Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out and supporting all exchanges conducted within your area. By personally carrying out the exchange, this role will ensure a safe and effective execution of the exchanges as well as keeping to the standardised exchange times.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out and supporting main component exchanges
• Delivering on-site training for technicians for main component exchanges
• Main Component exchange tools handling
• Creating and practically testing tooling sets
• Supervising and executing lifting operations
• Handling any unforeseen issues during main component exchanges
• Developing, improving and testing of exchange procedures
• Development, improvement and testing of special tools
• Ensuring safety and quality on site during main component exchanges
• Ensuring completeness of main component exchange reporting
• Creation of risk assessments and method statements for main component exchanges
• Gearbox and Main Bearing Endoscopies

Qualifications

• Significant experience working on wind turbines and practical on-site main component exchange experience
• On-site handling and mobile cranes and hydraulic and electric torque tool handing experience
• Preferably hold a qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline
• Completed the Wind Turbine Technician course along with Slinger Banksman training
• Can-do attitude and a team player
• Strong planning and organisational skills with a strong customer focus
• IT literate with experience of Office 365 and SAP
• Ability to work at heights
• Willing to travel on a regular basis, including nights away from home

Company and values

Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world, these are the standards we walk by. Our mission is to offer cutting edge, reliable products, and services, generating value for our customers and stakeholders… All whilst protecting the environment. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.