Wind Turbine Technician

Natural Power; Lanark; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Personal insurances

Health plans

Discounts

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Natural Power is recruiting a Wind Turbine Technician to service and maintain Siemens 2.3CS and 1.3 CS turbines at Blacklaw & Hagshaw sites. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, fault finding, and detailed documentation to maximise uptime.

Join our Service Team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a 42.5-hour week, on-call duties, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, flexible working, health plans, and salary sacrifice options.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled preventative maintenance and servicing on multi-brand wind turbines to ensure optimal performance, minimise downtime and complete documentation.
• Execute corrective maintenance, fault finding, troubleshooting, and repair on turbine systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic) and document findings.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify underlying causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Carry out repairs or component replacements to prevent downtime and maximise turbine availability.
• Collaborate with team members to improve turbine efficiency and reliability.
• Provide out-of-hours and weekend response as per on-call schedule.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements including WTSR and maintain PPE, tools, and vehicles.
• Maintain accurate timesheets, expenses, and maintenance records; communicate with ControlCentre.
• Assist in producing and validating Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Stay informed about turbine technology and pursue development through training and mentoring.

Job description

Current vacancies Wind Turbine Technician

At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

As we continue to grow, we are now seeking to strengthen the Service and Operations team with a number of Wind Turbine Technician roles to cover our Blacklaw & Hagshaw sites

Our Team

Our brilliant Service Team is expanding, and we are looking for an exceptional individual to complement our existing team of highly skilled technicians. You will be willing to work collaboratively, display strong fault-finding skills & experience and be ready to help us continue to drive towards a world powered by renewable energy. The main purpose of the role is to be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and fault-finding activities on Siemens 2.3CS and 1.3 CS .

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled preventative maintenance and servicing activities on multi-brand wind turbines to ensure optimal performance, minimise downtime and complete documentation as required.
• Execute corrective maintenance, fault finding, troubleshooting, and repair on all turbine systems, encompassing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies, and complete the corresponding documentation diligently.
• Engage in root cause analysis to pinpoint the underlying cause of equipment failures and effectively implement corrective actions.
• Proactively carry out repairs or facilitate component replacement to avert complete failure or system downtime, thus ensuring the highest level of turbine availability.
• Collaborate with fellow team members to elevate turbine efficiency and reliability.
• Be prepared to provide out-of-hours and weekend response to turbine breakdowns as per the on-call schedule.
• Adhere meticulously to all health and safety requirements, including the WTSR.
• Maintain accurate records of timesheets, expenses, and maintenance activities, encompassing work performed, parts utilized, and equipment condition.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with ControlCentre personnel.
• Provide assistance in producing and validating Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, and vehicles are maintained at the highest standards.
• Contribute to upholding a positive company profile through effective communication and collaboration with all other NPS/NPC departments.
• Stay informed about the latest technical developments related to the role and site turbine technology and actively pursue personal development through training, mentoring, and staying abreast of developments in the wind power industry.

The salary for this position is £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience and existing competencies. In addition, the role offers paid overtime and participation in an on-call rota. This is a permanent, full-time position, working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with scheduled on-call duties.

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, personal insurances, health plans, discounts and salary sacrifice options.

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

You can find the full role profile for this vacancy attached below. Details of all our currently available opportunities can be found on our website. Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.

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