Wind Turbine Technician - Off Shore Harwich Essex

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Service Technician to perform maintenance on wind turbines, ensuring safety and compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about renewable energy, has knowledge of health and safety legislation, and can work effectively in a team. This role offers competitive salary, professional development, and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for professional development and training

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• A passion for renewable energy.
• Experience in health and safety, writing Risk Assessments.
• Competence to work under pressure as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives in turbines and on the wind farm.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

SAP

MORS

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Overview

A snapshot of your day – As a Service Technician at Siemens Gamesa, your day will involve performing service and scheduled maintenance on Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) wind turbine generators. You will be part of a dedicated service team, primarily based at the onshore facility and traveling to offshore wind turbine generators via a Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV). Your role will include active safety leadership, compliance with health and safety standards, and collaboration with contractors and customers, providing a variety of learning opportunities and a strong team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives while working in turbines and on the wind farm, ensuring proper reporting of any PPE, transportation, and equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens Gamesa standards and UK legislation regarding Environment, Health and Safety, Quality, and Service delivery.
• Oversee the delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preparing and implementing work packages and supporting technical supervision of critical tasks.
• Develop and deliver technical and safety Tool Box Talks to improve team knowledge and safety awareness.
• Maintain efficient timelines for service activities and assist in crafting daily and weekly plans in conjunction with service planners and coordinators.
• Provide accurate time booking data and ensure compliance with all task-related documentation, including Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.
• Apply the MORS (Monitoring Operation and Registration System) database and other electronic workflow systems for accurate reporting.
• Collaborate proactively with third-party technicians, contractors, and subcontractors to facilitate planning and execution of work while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• A passion for renewable energy and a dedication to leading change in the industry.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with SAP and MORS is preferred.
• Offshore experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Competence to work under pressure as part of a service technician team.
• Ability to work shifts at the project location, with exact patterns to be confirmed.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, with experience in writing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ideally, an electrical background with a strong understanding of competency levels as a Technician, Proficient Technician, and Maintenance Technician.
• Must reside within a 1-hour journey from Harwich, Essex, and have a valid driving license for commuting to the port call location.

Team

You will be part of a dedicated service team passionate about maintaining and servicing wind turbine generators. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational efficiency and safety of Siemens Gamesa's renewable energy solutions, contributing to the company's mission of sustainability.

About Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking hard-working individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Our commitment to diversity

We believe diversity builds more opportunity for success. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn't matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.

Rewards/benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including travel to Denmark.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• The chance to contribute to a balanced future through renewable energy initiatives.