Offshore Service Technician- Wind Power Industry

Siemens Energy; Wick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded pension

Annual bonus/Remuneration package

Lunch subsidies

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa is seeking an Offshore Service Technician to service and repair Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive turbines offshore. You will mobilize via CTV, uphold safety standards, and work within one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms.

The role requires troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and reporting incidents per EHS requirements. The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, offshore experience, and a high school diploma (technical education is a plus).

Qualifications

• Experience in resource coordination, crew management, or logistics in offshore wind, maritime, or renewables.
• Knowledge of offshore operations and technician mobilization processes.
• Experience managing GWO certifications, medicals, training records, and compliance documents.
• Ability to maintain training matrices and ensure workforce compliance.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management for technicians, contractors, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate offshore technician mobilization and scheduling to support project continuity.
• Maintain training matrices and report expiries; coordinate renewals.
• Manage travel logistics, transfers, and payroll/expenses inquiries for offshore staff.
• Prepare workforce data reports to support planning and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure proper staffing.

Skills

Resource coordination

Crew management

Workforce planning

Offshore operations

GWO certifications

Training records management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Data reporting

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education advantageous

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.

Offshore Service Technician- Wind Power Industry

About the Role

Job ID

304955

Location

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wick

Company

Organization

Wind Power

Business Unit

Offshore

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Offshore Service Technician, you will be responsible for the comprehensive service, maintenance, and repair of Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive Wind Turbines in an offshore environment. This role involves transferring to the windfarm via CTV. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the high availability and optimal performance of one of the world's largest offshore wind farms. Your primary duties will include performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, and executing component repairs. A significant aspect of this position is the unwavering commitment to safety. You will be an active safety leader, ensuring strict compliance with all company and legislative EHS standards, correctly reporting incidents, and working safely at heights and in confined spaces as part of a dedicated technical team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical aptitude, preferably with experience in the wind industry or a transferable background in electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic maintenance from industrial, military, or automotive sectors. You must be a motivated, independent problem-solver who is physically and mentally prepared for the demands of offshore work. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a technical education being highly advantageous.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensure all offshore technicians hold valid GWO certifications, medicals, and site-specific training requirements prior to mobilization, maintaining full compliance with UK offshore safety regulations and Siemens Energy HSE standards.
• Manage training records and qualification matrices, proactively identifying expiries and coordinating renewals to ensure workforce readiness.
• Coordinate resource scheduling, travel logistics, and offshore personnel transfers to support project continuity and minimize operational downtime.
• Act as the primary point of contact for offshore technicians regarding payroll, expenses, and operational queries, providing timely support and resolution.
• Prepare reports and workforce data insights to support operational planning, compliance monitoring, and resource forecasting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and site teams to ensure offshore projects are appropriately staffed with qualified personnel.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in resource coordination, crew management, workforce planning, or logistics within offshore wind, maritime, renewable energy, or oil & gas environments.
• Strong understanding of offshore operations, technician mobilization processes, and UK offshore safety requirements.
• Experience managing GWO certifications, medical requirements, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and best practices within offshore environments.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate training matrices and ensure workforce compliance.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience supporting technicians, contractors, and operational teams.
• Ability to resolve issues proactively and maintain strong working relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using resource management, scheduling, or workforce planning systems.
• Strong reporting and data analysis capabilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for workforce tracking and reporting.

Who is Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa: https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/home/careers/working-with-us.html

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards and Benefits

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization
• Employer-funded pension
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable)
• Local benefits such as subsided lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts and much more

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.