Senior Technician

Siemens Gamesa; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global teams

Innovative projects

Medical benefits

Remote work

Paid holidays

Learn platform

Employee groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an experienced Wind Turbine Technician to join the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm team. You will perform advanced diagnostics, lead a small on-site crew, and ensure safe, high-availability turbine operation in a 2 weeks on-2 weeks off rotation.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, data analysis via SCADA, and meticulous reporting, with adherence to EHS standards and quality control across offshore assets.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (MBO level 4) or equivalent.
• 5–7 years as Wind Turbine Technician; senior/lead experience a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• GWO BST and BTT certifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and SCADA experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs on turbine systems to maximise availability.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, optimizing operation and reliability.
• Lead on-site operations, delegate tasks and train junior technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during all tasks.
• Use SCADA to monitor status, analyze data and report on field feedback.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership/mentoring

Safety compliance

SCADA data analysis

Education

MBO level 4 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dedicated team at the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Imagine leading a small team of technicians while performing advanced technical maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbines. You will engage in daily operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, while mentoring junior technicians to foster their growth. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining turbine availability and supporting the seamless operation of our site, all while adhering to strict EHS protocols.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will perform complex diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to ensure high turbine availability.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, optimizing turbine operation and preventing failures through technical analysis and recommendations.
• Lead daily on-site operations, delegating tasks and providing on-the-job training to junior technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to EHS policies during all work activities, completing detailed service reports and maintenance logs for all tasks performed.
• Utilize SCADA systems for monitoring turbine status, analyzing data, and reporting, while reviewing field feedback for quality and correctness.

What You Bring

• You have a completed vocational or technical degree (e.g., Dutch MBO level 4) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician, demonstrated expertise in a senior or lead capacity is a plus, particularly in offshore wind turbine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• You possess advanced knowledge of wind turbine systems, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Your commitment to EHS standards is unwavering, and you have held/able to hold certifications such as GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) and GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT).
• You are skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and have a strong mechanical aptitude, with experience in SCADA systems and quality control.
• Open to work on a 2 weeks on-2 weeks off rotation shift.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups