Wind Turbine Service Technician - London Array Offshore Wind Farm, Ramsgate, Kent 1

Job description

Job ID: 293781
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 looking for a number ofenthusiastic Maintenance / Trouble Shooter Technicians to join theLondon Array Service Project.

What are my responsibilities?

As a Maintenance / Trouble Shooter Technician, you will be you will be part of a permanently employed dedicated service team. You will be able carry out all of the duties associated with the service and scheduled maintenance of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) wind turbine generators.You will deliver excellent service and meantime between faults (MTBF) while ensuring compliance with SGRE internal processes and procedures, UK Legislation, EHS and Quality

The role will provide you with lots of variety, learning opportunities and a good team culture. A flexible approach to travel and working away from home is essential. We offer a competitive basic salary, generous holiday allowance, bonus scheme and pension.

The role will involve flexibility between service and other scheduled maintenance roles across the year. The role will be predominantly based from an onshore facility with transportation to offshore wind turbine generators via a CTV. The shift pattern will be based around annualised hours planned to be 1 week on 1 week off throughout the year.

Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:

· Active safety leadership when in the turbine and in the Wind Farm - ensure correct reporting of incidents and accidents, near misses and unsafe acts and conditions. Ensure compliance with Siemens standards and UK legislation in relation to EHS, Quality and Service delivery.
· Leadand/or assist team in delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at site and preparation and execution of work packages / tasks
· Develop and deliver technical and safety Tool Box Talk’s and be responsible for Tool maintenance and management.
· Remote diagnosis of turbine faults.
· Assist in control of any incidents on site in accordance with emergency response plan.
· Ensure compliance with customer and contractual obligations whilst executing work packages / tasks. Guarantee compliance with site rules and regulations.
· Maintain efficient timescales for delivery of service activities, assist in the creation of daily, weekly plans for site teams as in conjunction with Service Planner / Service Coordinator / Stores Operators if required.
· Provide accurate time booking data and be the onsite support for customer operational issues and site visits
· Comply with task related EHS, Quality and Technical documentation and ensure compliance at site level with all requirements. e.g. Work Instructions, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
· Provide accurate reporting into and utilisation of MORS database and other electronic workflow systems.
· Work proactively with 3rd party technicians, contractors and sub-contractors and facilitate planning and execution of 3rd party work including EHS compliance.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

This role requires someone with experience working as a Maintenance / Trouble Shooter Technician, ideally on the G4 platform offshore. You will have experience of working with a large range of contractors and customers as well as good understanding of customer management.

You will have practical experience of working with MS Office applications and preferably SAP, MORS and remote diagnostic tools. Offshore experience is preferable but not essential.

You will be a competent individual who is able to work under pressure and as part of service technicians’ team. You will have the ability to work shifts at the project location (exact shift patterns tbc). This role also requires you to have some knowledge about health and safety legislations and demonstrating experience in writing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Ideally you will have a Comprehensive understanding of and a consistent ability to demonstrate your own competency levels as a Technician, Competent Technician and Maintenance Technician.

This role requires the person to reside within a 1 hour journey from the London Array facility in Ramsgate, Kent. Must be able to commute to port call location in Ramsgate by own means.

Please note that this role also requires shift working as per business needs. Due to the location of the role and the role requirements, the successful candidate must have a valid driving licence.

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?

SGRE is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

If you are successful in your application you will receive a new contract detailing the standard terms, conditions and benefits associated with this role. Please note that this may impact any existing entitlements to legacy terms.

SGRE offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

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?

· Attend ‘out of hours’ faults.
· Travel away from home to maintain other wind turbine sites when required.
· Possess a valid driving license.
· Live within a 40 minute drive from site if you are to be considered for a site based role.

Interested?

We offer exciting challenges and career opportunities in an innovative, global company at the leading edge of green technology. Our working environment is open, inspiring and international, and we provide great potential for personal and professional development.

In return, an excellent remuneration package is offered which includes attractive basic salary, pension, flexible benefits scheme, bonus, and discounted health care.