Wind Turbine Technician

RES; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company based near Burnley is seeking a Turbine O&M Technician to support their operations. This role involves providing technical assistance, resolving issues, and implementing improvements in wind turbines. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical or electrical systems, particularly with Gamesa G8x turbines, and must possess excellent communication skills. Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team environment are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Wide range of benefits and rewards

Qualifications

• Technical background in mechanical or electrical systems, preferably in a turbine discipline.
• Experience on Gamesa G8x wind turbines is highly valued.
• Comfortable preparing Risk Assessments and Method statements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Turbine O&M Team in project delivery.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve ongoing issues.
• Conduct technical auditing & assessments.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical fault finding

Use of Hydraulic tooling

Blade repairs

Good communication both written & verbal

Use of Microsoft Office applications

Reporting

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ)

Job description

Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision : to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards. This role will be based near Burnley, England. The role of a Turbine O&M Technician would be to support the Turbine O&M Team in the delivery specific projects and the successful candidate will be required to provide technical assistance to help resolve ongoing issues and / or implement improvements. We are looking for candidates who have a technical background in mechanical and / or electrical systems, preferably in a turbine discipline, and with good analytical fault-finding capabilities on Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic systems. Experience on Gamesa G8x wind turbines is highly valued. Accountabilities The role would suit an experienced Wind Turbine Technician who aspires in further developing their own capabilities in the delivery of high-quality maintenance activities and willing to contribute positively to the continued development of the business.Be a good communicator both written & verbally and be proficient in customer interface at site level and in pre-task co-ordination. The suitable candidate will be comfortable in preparing Risk Assessments, Method statements and other client required procedures and be willing to adapt a high level of Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental awareness.A flexible approach to work will be required as travel within the UK & Ireland will be necessary depending on the project needs.Other areas of knowledge would be advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate which will include :

• Working knowledge of gearbox inspections
• Working knowledge of specialised equipment such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, bore scope and thermal imaging
• Proficient in analytical fault finding
• Blade repair experience
• Can assist with the resolution of onsite technical issues and implement technical improvements
• Take and lead main component replacements
• Identify and specifying tooling requirements
• Can conduct technical auditing & assessments
• Preparation of reporting templates and other technical documentation
• Can develop and deliver specific in-house technical training
• Has worked in a Health & Safety focused environment

Knowledge

• Turbine O&M background –Vestas Technologies
• Team leader
• Co-ordination of subcontractors
• H&S Awareness (RA, CoSSH, MS)
• WTSR

Skills

• Mechanical or Electrical fault finding
• Use of Hydraulic tooling
• Blade repairs
• Good communication both written & verbal
• Use of Microsoft Office applications
• Reporting

Experience

• Wind Turbine maintenance
• Large component exchange
• Managing heavy lifting
• Working at height

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ)