Senior Service Technician - Offshore Wind - ENG - (f/m/d)

Oceanwide; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

26% gross salary allowance

2 weeks on/2 weeks off

Job summary

Oceanwide in IJmuiden, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Service Technician Offshore Wind to keep weather-exposed wind turbines running smoothly and safely. You will work onshore base-to-offshore transfers, then perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems at sea.

The role follows a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation with 12-hour workdays including boat transfers. English required; accommodation is provided near IJmuiden.

Qualifications

• MBO level 3 or 4 technical education (electrical, mechatronics, or mechanical).
• Experience with offshore wind turbines; familiarity with Vestas or similar systems.
• Certifications such as GWO Basic Safety, VCA-VOL, and NEN 3140/3840 (or willingness to obtain).
• Good command of English; Dutch a plus.
• Driver's license (B).
• Willingness to stay near IJmuiden during work periods (accommodation provided).

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on offshore wind turbines.
• Troubleshoot faults, fix defects, and record work properly.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Operate safely, with safety as a priority.
• Travel offshore as part of a 14-day rotation schedule.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

Offshore experience

Electrical/Mechanical maintenance

English proficiency

Dutch knowledge a plus

Driver's license B

Willingness to stay IJmuiden

Education

MBO level 3 or 4 technical education

Tools

Vestas or similar systems

Job description

Get started as a Senior Service Technician Offshore Wind - (f/m/d/)

Are you someone who doesn’t get intimidated by wind, water, and heights? As an experienced offshore technician (f/m/d), you ensure that the wind turbines at sea keep running and continue supplying sustainable energy to thousands of households. From our base in IJmuiden, you and your team travel to the offshore wind farm to carry out maintenance and resolve malfunctions on our modern turbines.

What will you be doing?

• You work in a 14-day rotation schedule: two weeks offshore, followed by two weeks off.
• Workdays last approximately 12 hours, including the daily two-hour boat trip to the wind farm.
• You carry out both preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• You troubleshoot faults, fix defects, and ensure all work is accurately recorded.
• Safety is always the number one priority, for yourself and your colleagues.

What do you bring?

• A completed MBO level 3 or 4 technical education (electrical engineering, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering).
• Experience with wind turbines (preferably offshore) and familiarity with Vestas or similar systems.
• Certifications such as GWO Basic Safety, VCA-VOL, and NEN 3140/3840 (or willingness to obtain them).
• Good command of English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• Driver’s license (B).
• Willingness to stay near IJmuiden during work periods (accommodation provided for you).

What do you get in return?

• Career oppertunity in the Netherlands.
• Gross salary between €3,800 and €4,500 per month, depending on knowledge and experience.
• Housing during work periods in the Netherlands (accommodation provided for you).
• An allowance of 26% add on your gross salery, which could amount to an extra €1,000 gross per month.
• A generous amount of free time thanks to the 2-weeks-on/2-weeks-off schedule.
• Extensive training and re-certification opportunities to stay up-to-date in this rapidly developing sector.
• Career development opportunities into specialist or leadership roles, both offshore and onshore.
• A close-knit team that works together in sometimes challenging conditions, always with a positive and safety-focused mindset.

Are you interested in this position but don’t meet all the requirements? No problem! Oceanwide looks beyond your CV.
For questions or more information, please contact Eline van Brussel.
Phone: [phone] (also available on WhatsApp)
Office: 0223 671 725
Email: [e-mail]