Offshore Technician

RWE AG; Workington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. seeks a skilled Technician to maintain the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. Travel by boat to turbines, work in a small 12-person team, with 11-hour days and 7 days on/off shifts. Must live within 30 minutes of Workington and join a safety-focused environment.

Experience in mechanical, electrical, power electronics and hydraulics is essential, with good HSSE knowledge and strong communication skills essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, power electronics and hydraulic maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex turbine systems.
• Capable of working in a small team with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of HSSE and safe work practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Minimise faults and maximise energy yield through proactive and reactive maintenance.
• Servicing, inspections, modifications and retrofits.
• Use SCADA and other systems to troubleshoot turbines and schedule maintenance work.
• Be flexible with hours, on-call outside normal hours and may travel to other sites.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Power electronics

Hydraulic systems

HSSE awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

SCADA systems

Fault diagnosis tools

Job description

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RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

RWE is a global provider of specialised energy solutions. RWE Renewables is responsible for RWE’s industrial-scale renewable energy activities. We develop, build, and operate large renewable energy assets primarily in Europe and North America.

We are seeking a skilled, experienced Technician to assist in maintaining our Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. As part of a small team – of 12, you will travel by boat to carry out regular maintenance work on our offshore wind turbines.

This is a great opportunity for a capable, accomplished technician to get involved in renewables, one of our fastest-growing business areas. You’ll not only open up a host of promotion opportunities in this crucial sector; but you will also work to deliver smarter, cleaner energy for the future.

Normal working hours will be 11 hours per day, working 7 days on/7 days off rotation, a shift disturbance allowance will be paid to accommodate this. Due to the working shifts, you must live within a 30-minute radius of Workington.

About the role

• To minimise faults and maximise our energy yield by carrying out proactive and reactive maintenance operations.


• Servicing, inspections, modifications and retrofits.


• Using SCADA and other computer systems to investigate our turbines, reset faults, and instigate maintenance work. These allow us to record the maintenance work carried out, as well as any turbine faults that occur.


• This is a varied and often weather-dependent role, you must adopt a flexible approach to your working hours. You’ll be on-call outside normal working hours and may be requested to travel to other sites as support.

Job requirements and experience

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, power electronics, and hydraulic troubleshooting and maintenance activities.


• Able to troubleshoot complex systems.


• Ability to work effectively within a small team with minimal supervision.


• A sound understanding of HSSE systems, to establish a safe work environment.


• Good communication skills written and verbal.

Advantageous, but not essential

• An experienced slinger and banksman.


• Experienced wind turbine technician, related to O&M or commissioning activities.


• Experienced in High Voltage Equipment up to 33kV.


• Qualified in First Aid at Work, Working at Heights / Tower Rescue, offshore survival & offshore medical.


• In possession of a Full UK Driving Licence.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. So, if you don’t display all the skills above but think this is the job for you, need flexible working arrangements or adjustments which aren’t outlined already, we would still like to hear from you.

Due to the nature of this role a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check will be required.

From here, you benefit from many further advantages –

Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell, [e-mail], Contact Business: Ian Caulfield, [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.

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