Offshore Wind BOP Technician - Electrical/Mechanical

ScottishPower; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Annual bonus (up to 10%)

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme matching 10%

Cycle to work

Job summary

ScottishPower Renewables is recruiting for a Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician – Electrically biased to support East Anglia One windfarm assets. The role covers offshore and onshore maintenance of turbine cranes, foundations and substations, with a focus on electrical and mechanical systems and safety standards.

You will perform fault finding, preventive maintenance, and work with HV teams, contractors and the SAP under safety rules.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification or strong background in electrical competence.
• Experience of working in an Offshore Wind Environment desirable but not essential
• Experience of maintaining electrical / mechanical equipment
• Experience of performing maintenance of cranes desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Planning and organisational skills
• Reporting and communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work environment
• Experience of working with a safe system of work.
• Demonstrate a good work ethic, be self-disciplined and proactive.
• Individual to be enthusiastic and motivated to learn and develop within their role

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and troubleshoot all 102 Wind Turbine cranes and Turbine Foundation equipment (electrical, hydraulic and mechanical).
• Assist HV team and contractors with Onshore/Offshore substations and related tasks.
• Fault finding and corrective action planning; contribute to retrofit solutions with Engineering.
• Assist with HV switching, isolation and earthing under SAP supervision.
• Contribute to RAMS and site procedures; support site contractors.
• Undertake minor projects within BOP; assist HV safety procedures as required.
• Assist in permits to work and related documentation.
• Assist in picking Offshore spares and tools for work execution.
• Accompany HV Technicians and site staff on Onshore/Offshore visits.
• Participate in internal/external training; pursue development paths within BOP roles.
• Training opportunities to conduct control room operations and expand to other trades.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Job description

ScottishPower Renewables is recruiting for a Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician – Electrically biased to support East Anglia One windfarm assets. The role covers offshore and onshore maintenance of turbine cranes, foundations and substations, with a focus on electrical and mechanical systems and safety standards.

You will perform fault finding, preventive maintenance, and work with HV teams, contractors and the SAP under safety rules.