Wind Turbine Electrical Technician – Field Service

ENERCON - Sweden; Keith; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime pay

Annual leave 33 days

Pension

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Cashback health care

Wellbeing program

Referral bonus

Job summary

ENERCON Services UK is seeking an Electrical Technician to install components, perform maintenance, diagnose faults and generate reports on ENERCON wind turbines. You will work in a two or three-person team and travel to sites across the region, climbing turbines on a daily basis and staying fit for height.

As part of the team you will complete electrical maintenance, document weekly and monthly reports, manage van stock and travel to WEC sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Qualification in Electrical or Engineering.
• Time served apprentice.
• Previous experience working in an electrical or engineering role within a commercial setting.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the wind sector would be benefical.
• Proficient using IT packages, including Microsoft Excel.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work from a specific location and service wind energy convertors (WEC’s) in a specific area.
• Carry out all electrical tasks required for the maintenance and proper operation of the WEC’s in a professional and efficient manner.
• Climb wind turbines regularly and ensure all training and certificates in regards to climbing are in date.
• Produce all necessary paper and digital reports for supervisors and management on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Ensure completion of all electrical maintenance schedules efficiently and on time.
• Fault finding and reporting on electrical equipment.
• Installation and retrofitting of key electrical components.
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements when necessary.
• Ensure that you maintain excellent communication between In-house Technicians and the Service Coordinator, and report any issues or concerns promptly for rectification.
• Take responsibility for your van’s stock, i.e. checking stock, receipting stock and returning stock that is not required.
• Be proactive when booking materials out from the critical van stock breakdown boxes (CVS B.Boxes), to ensure the efficiency of stock replenishment.
• Once qualified to do so, carry out necessary work with 35KV (High voltage) switching and perform any duty surrounding HV at the request of the Company.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety requirements.
• You will be proactive and communicative about any issues which may prevent your ability to perform the role.

Skills

Electrical/Engineering experience

Wind sector experience

Microsoft Excel

Driving licence

IT skills

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Engineering

Time served apprentice

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ENERCON Services UK is seeking an Electrical Technician to install components, perform maintenance, diagnose faults and generate reports on ENERCON wind turbines. You will work in a two or three-person team and travel to sites across the region, climbing turbines on a daily basis and staying fit for height.

As part of the team you will complete electrical maintenance, document weekly and monthly reports, manage van stock and travel to WEC sites in the UK.