MCR technician IE

ENERCON Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension Contribution Scheme

Life Assurance

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Bike to Work Scheme

Educational Assistance

Full PPE Gear

World class in-house training

Sports & Social Club

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Major Component Replacement Technician to work on updates of wind turbines across Ireland and the UK. This is a travelling, on-site role with projects lasting 4-6 weeks at a time.

Candidates should have a clean driving licence, wind farm experience, and relevant trade qualifications. Strong safety focus, ability to travel nationwide and internationally, and proficiency in MS Office are required.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence is required.
• Experience on wind farm sites is highly advantageous.
• Trade qualification (Carpenter, Mechanic) or strong construction background preferred.
• Valid Safe Pass Card is essential.
• Additional certifications such as Banksman/Slinger, CSCS Card, Telescopic Loader Ticket, and/or MEWP are advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office for reporting and documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and deadlines.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights in challenging conditions.
• High mobility and willingness to travel nationwide and internationally.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive team player with communication skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ENERCON’s safety standards and procedures.
• Perform service, maintenance and major component exchanges on ENERCON wind turbines.
• Collaborate with the Update Support Team across Ireland and the UK.
• Execute physically demanding tasks in diverse weather conditions with safety focus.
• Inspect and verify components to ENERCON quality standards.
• Handle mechanical installation tasks for turbine updates and projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely project execution.
• Adapt to additional duties as directed by the MCR Manager or Team Leader.

Skills

Driving licence

Wind farm experience

Physical fitness

Multitasking

Willingness to travel

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Deadline-oriented

Education

Trade qualification (Carpenter/Mechanic) or construction background

Tools

Safe Pass Card

Banksman/Slinger

CSCS Card

Telescopic Loader Ticket

MEWP

Job description

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Onsite

ENERCONhas been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for over 40 years. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company used a gearless drive concept that is a characteristic of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also at the forefront in other areas, such as rotor blade design, control technology, grid connection technology, and with its wide range of technological new developments, proves its innovative strength time and again.

Innovative ideas are the hallmark of our successes and move us on. We are passionate about realizing wind energy projects across the globe and meeting tomorrow's energy technology challenges. You and your engagement can make a contribution to shape the future of renewable energies.

ENERCON are now recruiting for a Major Component Replacement Technician to work on updates of wind turbines across Ireland & The UK.

This is a travelling role with expected projects lasting 4-6 weeks at a time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with ENERCON’s safety standards, guidelines, and operational procedures at all times.
• Perform service, maintenance, and major component exchanges on ENERCON wind turbines to guarantee optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate within the Update Support Team, delivering high-quality work on wind energy sites across Ireland and occasionally abroad.
• Execute physically demanding tasks in diverse weather conditions while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency.
• Inspect and verify components to uphold ENERCON’s stringent manufacturing and quality standards.
• Handle mechanical installation tasks for turbine updates and installation projects with precision and care.
• Coordinate effectively with subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to timelines.
• Adapt to additional duties as directed by the MCR Manager or Team Leader to support project success.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Previous experience on wind farm sites is highly advantageous.
• Trade qualification (Carpenter, Mechanic) or strong construction background preferred.
• Valid Safe Pass Card is essential.
• Additional certifications such as Banksman/Slinger, CSCS Card, Telescopic Loader Ticket, and/or MEWP are a distinct advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications for reporting and documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights in challenging conditions.
• High mobility and flexibility – willingness to travel nationwide and internationally as required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Location

The ideal candidate will be living less than 45 mins from an ENERCON base and must be flexible and willing to travel frequently and sometimes at short notice.

Reporting to

Major Components Exchange Manager of IE & GB

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Educational Assistance
• Full PPE Gear
• World class in-house training
• Sports & Social Club
• Employee Referral Program

Employment Equality

ENERCON retains the right to advertise all positions both internally and externally. Advertisements and the selection process will not discriminate on any of the nine grounds protected by the Employment Equality Acts. These are gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, and membership of the traveller community.