Control Room Technician

Key Information

Location
Onshore / Offshore

Work environment
Site and office

Work area                                           
Wind turbine generators / offshore substations / onshore substations / grid connection

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction / operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Control Room Technician has overall responsibility for monitoring and managing the electrical operational systems including switching operations. Typical tasks may include troubleshooting and working through any error messages and system malfunctions, providing technical support to offshore workers, supporting all planned and unplanned shutdowns of the wind turbines and their networks and air and marine movement monitoring.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Electronics or electrical engineering qualification or relevant equivalent trade or certification

• Current High Voltage (HV) certificate

• E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed) 

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

• Current HUET (1-day course)

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Construction Industry White Card

Experience

• Extensive experience in grid connections, management, and electrical systems

• High and low voltage switching experience essential  

• Experience in offshore or onshore wind highly desirable but not essential

Skills and knowledge

• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic installation requirements for onshore and offshore facilities

• Broad understanding of AC/DC electrical circuits and ability to troubleshoot and analyse faults and problems      

• Ability to document and report on all work activities including repairs, testing, and inspections

• Strong computer skills

Physical requirements

• Ability to pass an OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test      

• Ability to travel offshore if required

Personal attributes

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture       

• Ability to work with various contractor and subcontractor groups including different cultures / nationalities

• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call