Wind Turbine Technician - South Wales UK
Description
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
RES Energy Services Ltd is a Division/subsidiary of RES Ltd, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.
The RES group is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Job Purpose
The role of Turbine O&M Technician will Site Based and will be to deliver Turbine O&M contract requirements and support the delivery of Major component and inspection activities. The successful candidate will be required to provide technical fault fining to help to resolve ongoing issues and/or implement improvements. We are looking for candidates who have a strong technical background in mechanical and/or electrical systems, preferably in a turbine discipline, and with good analytical fault-finding capabilities on Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic systems.
Organisational Context
Resource required to deliver contract requirements and become a full-time resource allocated to completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The technician will also assist in the delivery on chargeable services within the allocated projects but may also support other projects depending on workload and availability.
Key Accountabilities
The role would suit experienced Wind turbine technician who has aspirations in further developing his/her own capabilities in the delivery of high-quality maintenance activities and willing to contribute positively to the continued development of the business.
Be a good communicator both written and verbally and be proficient in customer interface at site level and in pre-task co-ordination. The suitable candidate will be comfortable in preparing Risk assessment, Method statements and other client required procedures and be willing to adapt a high level of Health, Safety, Quality and environmental awareness.
A flexible approach to work will be required as travel within the UK/Ireland may be necessary depending on the project needs.
Other areas of knowledge would be advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate will include;
- Gamesa G5x , Siemens 1.3, Nordtank 500 experience or other turbine models
- Experience working on Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic systems
- Working knowledge of gearbox inspections. (An advantage)
- Proficient in analytical fault finding
- Can assist with the resolution of onsite technical issues and implement technical improvements
- Identify and specifying tooling requirements
- Preparation of reporting templates and other technical documentation
- Has worked in a health and safety focused environment.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Turbine O&M Background
- Team leader
- Co-ordination of subcontractors
- H&S Awareness (RA, CoSSH, MS)
- WTSR
Desirable:
- People management
- Quality focused
Skills
Essential:
- Mechanical & Electrical system fault finding
- Strong approach to safe working practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues
- Enthusiasm for personal development
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email
Experience
Essential:
- Previous Wind Turbine maintenance experience, Siemens 1.3 Experience
- Experience of working remotely without close supervision
Desirable:
- WTSR Experience (AT/AE)
- Experience Fault finding
Qualifications
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Technical qualification, Mechanical/Electrical or relevant experience.
At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.
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