Wind Turbine Technician HV Specialist - Nearshore Operations

Ørsted A/S; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as you take on the vital role of ensuring the reliability and efficiency of offshore wind turbines. In this position, you'll be responsible for high-voltage electrical maintenance, working closely with a dedicated team to uphold safety and operational excellence. Your expertise in HV systems and commitment to a proactive safety culture will contribute significantly to the sustainable future of energy. This role offers a chance to make a real impact while working in an innovative environment that values collaboration and safety.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HV electrical maintenance, preferably in offshore wind.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HV systems, including switchgear and transformers.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled HV electrical maintenance on offshore wind turbines.
• Execute maintenance on HV switchgear, transformers, and cables.
• Conduct risk assessments for HV tasks.

Skills

HV electrical maintenance

Knowledge of HV systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Job description

Join us in this role where you’ll be responsible for performing predetermined high-voltage (up to 66kv) electrical maintenance and servicing on offshore wind turbines. This role ensures the safe and efficient execution of maintenance tasks, focusing on HV (high voltage) systems, in compliance with safety regulations and operational standards. You will support the HV Offshore Manager in delivering operational excellence and team development, while maintaining a strong safety culture

Welcome to UK West Engineering
You’ll be part of UK West Nearshore Operations where you, together with your colleagues, will ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in HV maintenance.

As a team, we foster a proactive safety-first culture and collaborate effectively to achieve our operational goals.

You’ll play an important role in:

• perform scheduled HV electrical maintenance, testing, and inspection tasks on offshore wind turbines as per the predetermined maintenance plan

• execute maintenance on HV switchgear, transformers, cables, and other HV equipment, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety

• assist with HV switching operations, including isolation and earthing, in line with Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR), HV safety rules, and internal procedures

• support the Offshore Manager in preparing maintenance schedules, ensuring that all tasks align with operational priorities and resource availability

• ensure all HV maintenance activities comply with WTSR, HV safety rules, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, and company safety policies

• conduct risk assessments and contribute to the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for HV tasks.

To succeed in the role, you:

• have significant experience in HV electrical maintenance, preferably in offshore wind, oil & gas, or energy sectors

• possess comprehensive knowledge of HV systems, including switchgear, transformers, cables, and earthing systems

• have a strong understanding of Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR), HV safety rules, HSE regulations, and safety protocols for HV operations

• demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

• exhibit a proactive, can-do attitude, with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Join us and be part of a team where you’ll play an important role inmaintaining the reliability and efficiency of our offshore wind turbines, contributing to a sustainable future.

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [e-mail].

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position