Installation Technician

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Wind turbine generators

Typical employer
Lead contractor, subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction

Tasks and responsibilities

An Installation Technician has overall responsibility for installing wind turbine components including nacelles, blades and towers during the construction phase of the project. This role also typically undertakes testing and commissioning of the turbines in preparation for the operations and maintenance phase of the project.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

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

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Dogging (DG) and Rigging (RB) certifications

• Crane certifications desirable

• Construction Industry White Card

• Electrical / mechanical trade qualification highly desirable

• Current HUET (1-day course)

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

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

• Welding qualifications highly regarded

Experience

• Experience on a commissioning or construction project in an industry such as military, aviation, power or oil and gas

• Renewables experience or previous experience working on a wind farm highly desirable but not essential          

• Welding experience highly desirable

Skills and knowledge

• Mechanical and electrical skills, ability to work with mechanical, hydraulic, braking, and electrical systems of the wind turbines

• Ability to complete basic documentation and reporting on all work activities including testing and inspections

• Troubleshooting skills

• Ability to follow engineering designs and drawings for all installation and commissioning activities

Physical requirements

• Physical capability to lift and carry large structures

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

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

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently on a team project