Senior Technician

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities to work with a 1+

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Senior Technician for the Hollandse Kust Nord offshore wind farm. You will lead advanced maintenance, diagnose complex turbine issues, and mentor local technicians to improve safety and reliability. Your work helps minimize downtime and maximize energy production in offshore operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, rigorous safety standards, and effective collaboration with the Wind Power Offshore team.

Qualifications

• Vocational degree or technical diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or equivalent apprenticeship.
• 4–6 years in wind turbine maintenance with 2–3 years offshore experience.
• Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of wind turbine generators (WTG) including HV/LV systems.
• Certifications such as GWO BST, GWO EFA, Offshore Medical Certificate (NOGEPA/NOG).
• Strong risk assessment, incident reporting, and safety/compliance focus in offshore ops.
• Available for 7 days on, 7 days off rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on offshore wind turbine generators (WTGs).
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and system commissioning per Siemens Energy standards.
• Analyze turbine performance data and diagnostic logs to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior and new technicians to build local capabilities.
• Enforce offshore safety standards and compliance with Zero Harm policies and Dutch regulations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

Vocational degree or technical diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

HV/LV diagnostics tools

WTG testing tools

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. 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.

Siemens Energy NL- Wind Power Business Unit

Organization

Wind Power

Business Unit

Offshore

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy as a Senior Technician at the Hollandse Kust Nord (HKN) offshore wind farm, where your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring business continuity and operational stability. Imagine leading advanced preventative and corrective maintenance efforts while engaging in complex technical troubleshooting. You will mentor local technician teams, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Your work will directly minimize turbine downtime and optimize energy production, contributing to a sustainable future in the offshore wind sector.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will perform complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on offshore wind turbine generators (WTGs).
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance, diagnostic tests, and system commissioning in line with Siemens Energy standards and safety protocols.
• Analyze turbine performance data and diagnostic logs to identify root causes of recurring technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to junior and newly hired local technicians, enhancing local capabilities.
• Enforce strict offshore safety standards, ensuring compliance with Zero Harm policies and local Dutch regulations during all operations.

What You Bring

• You hold a vocational degree or technical diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or an equivalent technical apprenticeship.
• With 4 to 6 years of experience in wind turbine maintenance, you have at least 2 to 3 years specifically in an offshore wind environment.
• You possess advanced technical expertise in Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) diagnostics and troubleshooting of high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical systems.
• Ideally your certifications include GWO Basic Safety Training (BST), GWO Enhanced First Aid (EFA), and Offshore Medical Certificate (NOGEPA/NOG or equivalent).
• You are skilled in risk assessment, incident reporting, and have a strong commitment to safety and compliance in offshore operations.
• Availability to work on a 7 days on-7 days off rotational shift

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

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.

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