Offshore Operations & Maintenance Technician

Equinor ASA; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global parental leave

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Job summary

Equinor is seeking an experienced Authorized Technician to support offshore wind operations from the Dudgeon site aboard a Service Operations Vessel. The role follows a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation with 12-hour shifts, focusing on fault diagnosis, SCADA systems, and periodic maintenance across DD WTG platforms.

Candidates should have 2+ years in electrical/electronic, automation or mechanical fields, be safety-driven, and ready to train across WTG types.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience at authorised technician level in Electrical/Electronic, Automation or Mechanical with preference for electrical.
• Deep knowledge of SCADA/operating systems and data-driven fault prediction.
• Maintain Authorized technician competence.
• Expert in fault finding for the WTG platform and using OEM tools.
• Willing to train across WTG types (3.6 & 6MW DD).
• Willing to train for preventative and corrective tasks.
• Strong commitment to safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply discipline expertise in fault reporting and SCADA/automation.
• Troubleshoot DD platform issues and maintain training/competence.
• Record work and raise defects using SAP (Digital Worker).
• Inspect, service and troubleshoot 6MW DD WTG components.
• Lead toolbox talks, audits and supervise shifts; deputise for Senior tech as needed.
• Maintain tools, reporting, and assist incident control per site plan.
• Mentor trainees and support knowledge sharing between shifts.

Skills

SCADA expertise

Fault finding

Authorized technician

WTG knowledge

GWO trained

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ – Electrical

SGRE DD L7 Authorised Technician

IOSH (safety)

Offshore medical

Tools

OEM tools

SAP (Digital Worker)

Job description

What does the job involve?

The Greater Wash (GRW) unit of the North Sea Region (NOS) has responsibility for the safe and efficient operations of the Dudgeon (402MW), Hywind Scotland (30MW) and Sheringham Shoal (317MW) offshore wind farms.

As part of the NOS strategy to realise value from establishing geographical hubs, Great Yarmouth will serve as the central operations base from which operations and maintenance (O&M) activities for both Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal will be managed.

The new model will establish a shared logistical concept whereby a Service Operations Vessel (SOV) and Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) are used to carry out operations. Operations on the assets will be carried out under a common set of safety rules and resources will be given the necessary training to be able to work across both wind farms enabling greater flexibility. Integrating the two assets will set up the GRW for further scale and value creation and growth opportunities such as the Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal Extension projects.

The applicant’s primary role will be to support operations at the Dudgeon offshore wind farm. The position is based offshore on a Service Operations Vessel (SOV) and follows a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation, working 12-hour shifts throughout each offshore deployment period.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Understands and apply discipline expertise within:
  • Fault codes and interrogation of fault reporting from 3rd parties (IOC/TCM).
  • SCADA/automation specialist.
• Experienced troubleshoot technician DD platform.
• Continual/maintain Troubleshoot training and competence.
• Utilise SAP (Digital Worker) to record work and raise defects.
• Quality assures content of Work Orders and Work release process.
• Conduct inspections, servicing and troubleshooting on 6MW DD WTG.
• Participate/support vendor meetings and the Asset engineer.
• Support knowledge and competency sharing between shifts and teams.
• Lead team and carry out toolbox talks/work audits and other relevant tasks as well as deputise for Senior tech as and when required.
• Responsible for tool maintenance, management and reporting.
• Assist in control of any incidents on site in accordance with site emergency response plan.
• Work proactively with third party contractors at site including escort duties.
• Support in SOV stores when necessary.
• Mentor for training technicians.

Here’s what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

Required Competence:

• A minimum 2+ years’ experience at authorised technician level within either Electrical/Electronic, Automation or Mechanical with a preference for electrical.

• Deep knowledge in SCADA/operating systems and how to use data to predict faults and suggest improvements.

• Maintain Authorized technician competence.

• Is an expert in fault finding of the relevant WTG platform and expert in using OEM tools.

• Willingness to train and develop competence across WTG types (3.6 & 6MW DD).

• Willing to train to develop competences across preventative and corrective tasks.

• Strong commitment to safety culture.

Required Qualifications:

Authorised Technicians 2 – B2: will need to have completed the relevant qualifications with the following additions:

• City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ – Electrical Power Engineering / Mechanical or equivalent with a preference for electrical.

• SGRE DD L7 Authorised Technician.

• Basic Hydraulics principles (Fluid application).

• IOSH qualification (managing safely) preferred.

• GWO offshore wind trained and offshore medical and Chester step.

• GWO Advanced WTG rescue preferred.

Please note that recent changes to the UK immigration rules have tightened the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you require Equinor UK to act as a sponsor in order to undertake this role, please note Equinor UK cannot guarantee that the role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If, following assessment against the applicable Home Office requirements (including skill and salary thresholds, and any role- specific lists), it is determined that Equinor UK is not able to sponsor this role, any conditional offer of employment may be withdrawn. This does not affect candidates who already have the right to work in the UK, without the need for visa sponsorship from Equinor UK.

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer:

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees’ well‑being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.

We also believe everyone should be paid fairly and consistently for their contribution to our collective success. To ensure fairness and transparency, positions at Equinor are evaluated using our global job architecture based on the position’s responsibilities, complexity, and impact, and regularly reviewed to ensure consistency and alignment across the organisation.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?