Wind Turbine Commissioning Technician - Offshore 1

Job description

Job ID: 298873
Job Family: Engineering
Organisation: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Mode of Employment: Full time only

Siemens Wind Power and Gamesa have recently merged to create a leader in the renewable energy industry, to provide cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy to society, and to create lasting value for all stakeholders. With a worldwide installed capacity of 75 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 90 countries and a team of 27,000 employees worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshores wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions. The global headquarters and legal domicile of the company is located in Zamudio, Spain. The company is listed on the Spanish stock exchange.

We are now recruitingfor anumber ofCommissioning Technicians to join Siemens Gamesa Offshore team. As aWind Turbine Commissioning Technician, you will be part of a permanently employed project commissioning team who are dedicated and responsible for the commissioning of wind turbine projects in line with safety guidelines, project requirements, corporate methods and industry legislative standards.

Based in the UK, you are likely to be deployed to projects within the UK, across Europe and beyond. The role will provide you with lots of variety, learning and development opportunities along with an exceptional team culture. You will follow a shift pattern therefore a flexible approach to travel and working away from home on a continuing basis is essential. We offer a competitive basic salary, generous holiday allowance, bonus scheme, and contributory pension.

What are my Responsibilities?

Some of your key responsibilities will be to implement , instruct, train and ensure safety cultures and behaviours within the role and team. Troubleshoot and repair, electrical or mechanical system malfunctions will also be a key task as will be keeping and maintaining the relevant documentation as per company policy.

This role is also responsible for training, mentoring and sharing knowledge with trainees and colleagues alike.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

The ideal candidate for this role will have hands on electricalskills and ideally have experience of heavy industrial / capital equipment; including, hydraulics and PLC control systems. You will have substantial experience working with Electrical Isolation Procedures or with similar systems. You will have an appropriate electrical industry qualification such as a NVQ or City & Guilds level 2/3 as a minimum. A HNC/HND or NVQ 4/5 electrical or electronic engineering is desirable.

This role requires a high level of Health and Safety focus with experience of working with safe systems of work. You will demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and/or on own initiative and also have the ability and confidence to work at height. This includes appropriate physical fitness to climb and undertake some physical work. You will also be comfortable and experienced working in adverse weather conditions.

You will be a strong communicator with proven ability to successfully interact at various levels in an organisation and where necessary taking into account different cultures. You will also have a high level of IT literacy.

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?

· Extensive Travel is required
· You must possess a full valid driving license