Offshore Service Technician- Wind Power Industry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded pension

Local benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa is seeking an Offshore Service Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and service of Direct Drive wind turbines in an offshore environment. You will transfer to the windfarm by crew transfer vessel (CTV) and work as part of a dedicated technical team to ensure high availability and optimal performance of a leading offshore wind farm.

The role involves troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in wind industry or transferable maintenance background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and service of Direct Drive wind turbines offshore.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems; carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Execute component repairs and ensure adherence to EHS standards; work safely at heights and in confined spaces.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Offshore readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

How to contribute to our vision

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

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.

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/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.