SCADA Operator (Wind Turbines)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Perth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a SCADA Operator for wind turbines in Perth, Scotland. The role offers training on turbine systems with progression and company benefits, and a salary range of £40,000–£55,000.

The position requires monitoring wind turbines via SCADA, analysing data, addressing alarms, and supporting field engineers. Full-time, on-site role with standard hours, based from the Perth office.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA systems, control systems or remote monitoring platforms.
• Background in power generation, electrical engineering, industrial automation or a similar technical environment.
• Experience analysing technical or operational data.
• Commutable to Perth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor onshore wind turbines using SCADA and operational monitoring systems.
• Receive training on wind turbine systems, operation and performance.
• Analyse turbine data, alarms, availability and generation.
• Investigate faults, alarms and operational issues, escalating where required.
• Identify trends and recurring issues through data analysis.
• Support field engineers and O&M teams with technical information.
• Produce operational and turbine performance reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve turbine availability and efficiency.
• Develop technical expertise within the renewable energy sector.
• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Based from the Perth office.

Skills

SCADA systems

Control systems

Remote monitoring platforms

Data analysis

Power generation

Electrical engineering

Industrial automation

Job description

SCADA Operator (Wind Turbines)

£40,000 – £55,000 + Monday – Friday + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Perth – Scotland

Are you a SCADA Operator or similar with experience in SCADA, looking to develop your expertise in wind turbines, with full training provided on turbine systems and the opportunity to progress within the renewable energy sector?

This UK-based renewable energy specialist provides nationwide operation, maintenance and technical support for onshore wind turbines in the 200kW to 850kW range. Operating across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the company delivers O&M, performance optimisation, technical upgrades and asset support to maximise turbine availability and long-term value.

In this role, you will monitor a portfolio of onshore wind turbines using SCADA and operational monitoring systems. You will analyse turbine data, monitor performance and availability, investigate alarms and faults, and support field engineering teams with technical information. You will receive training on wind turbine systems, developing your technical knowledge of turbine operation, performance and fault diagnosis while building a career in the renewable energy sector.

This role would suit someone with experience in SCADA, control systems, power generation or technical operations who wants to develop their knowledge of wind turbines.

The Role:

• Monitor onshore wind turbines using SCADA and operational monitoring systems


• Receive training on wind turbine systems, operation and performance


• Analyse turbine data, alarms, availability and generation


• Investigate faults, alarms and operational issues, escalating where required


• Identify trends and recurring issues through data analysis


• Support field engineers and O&M teams with technical information


• Produce operational and turbine performance reports


• Identify opportunities to improve turbine availability and efficiency


• Develop technical expertise within the renewable energy sector


• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm


• Based from the Perth office

The Person:

• Experience with SCADA systems, control systems or remote monitoring platforms


• Background in power generation, electrical engineering, industrial automation or a similar technical environment


• Experience analysing technical or operational data


• Commutable to Perth

Reference: BBBH27357A

SCADA, SCADA Operator, Wind Turbine, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Control Room, Monitoring, Operations, Performance Analyst, Power Generation, Control Systems, Electrical, Automation, Training, Perth, Scotland, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.