Balance of Plant Technician - Thor Offshore Windfarm

RWE; Fauske; On-site; NOK 682,000 - 1,023,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables Denmark A/S seeks an experienced Balance of Plant Technician for Thor Offshore Wind Farm. You will perform inspections, maintenance, and safety-critical tasks in a highly dynamic offshore environment.

The role requires offshore work readiness, GWO certification, and strong coordination with service providers to ensure safe, compliant operations. Danish language is a plus, English required, with growth opportunities in a large offshore project.

Qualifications

• Vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or wind turbine tech.
• At least two years of offshore maintenance experience.
• Good IT skills with Fluix, SAP, and MS Office.
• Good spoken and written English; Danish language is an advantage.
• Willingness to work offshore and obtain a valid GWO certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and technical inspections of turbine foundations, transition pieces, boat landings, internal and external ladders, and secondary steel structures.
• Identify and report corrosion, weld fatigue, structural damage and other technical faults.
• Monitor structural integrity, including checks of cathodic corrosion protection systems.
• Oversee scour protection systems around offshore foundations and coordinate with remotely operated vehicle teams to assess seabed erosion.
• Inspect and maintain foundation davit cranes and support wind turbine generator activities when required.
• Document completed work in Fluix and create fault notifications in SAP.
• Contribute to risk assessments and method statements for repair and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate the work of external service providers and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.

Skills

Offshore inspections

Maintenance experience

HSEQ awareness

Coordination with external providers

IT skills (Fluix, SAP, MS Office)

English proficiency

GWO certificate

Education

Vocational training in mechanical/electrical or wind turbine tech

Tools

Fluix

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

RWE Renewables Denmark A/S

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Join RWE’s offshore operations team as a Balance of Plant (BoP) Technician and help ensure the safe and reliable operation of Thor Offshore Wind Farm, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm. Working in small teams alongside external service providers, you will represent RWE offshore and contribute to the inspection, maintenance and structural integrity of critical balance-of-plant assets. Once fully operational in 2027, Thor will have a capacity of more than 1 GW and generate green electricity for more than one million Danish households.

About The Role

• Perform visual and technical inspections of turbine foundations, transition pieces, boat landings, internal and external ladders, and secondary steel structures.
• Identify and report corrosion, weld fatigue, structural damage and other technical faults.
• Monitor structural integrity, including checks of cathodic corrosion protection systems.
• Oversee scour protection systems around offshore foundations and coordinate with remotely operated vehicle teams to assess seabed erosion.
• Inspect and maintain foundation davit cranes and support wind turbine generator activities when required.
• Document completed work in Fluix and create fault notifications in SAP.
• Contribute to risk assessments and method statements for repair and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate the work of external service providers and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.

Job Requirements And Experience

• Completed vocational training as a mechanical, electrical or wind turbine technician, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• At least two years of maintenance experience within offshore wind, maritime operations or utilities.
• Strong HSEQ awareness and knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and industry requirements.
• Experience in planning and coordinating service assignments.
• Good IT skills, including experience with tools such as Microsoft Office, Fluix or SAP.
• Good spoken and written English; Danish language skills are an advantage.
• Ability to work offshore and obtain a valid GWO certificate.
• A high level of physical fitness, with the ability to work in demanding conditions and adverse weather at sea, combined with a proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Any questions? Contact HR: Magnus Aarenstrup

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

Thor will be located approximately 22 kilometres off the coast of Thorsminde on the west coast of Jutland. With a planned capacity of more than 1 GW and 72 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbines, it is being developed as Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. Once fully operational in 2027, Thor is expected to generate green electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of more than one million Danish households.