Mechanical / Hydraulics Technician

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Wind turbine generators / onshore substation / offshore substations

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction / operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Mechanical / Hydraulics Technician has overall responsibility for undertaking service and maintenance work on all wind turbines and associated hydraulic and mechanical equipment. A Mechanical / Hydraulics Technician is typically responsible for interpreting the requirements of all manuals, specifications, and work instructions to ensure the project runs efficiently, safely and on time.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or equivalent 

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

• IRATA Rope Access certification desirable but not essential

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Dogging (DG) and Rigging (RB) certifications 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) 

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Construction Industry White Card

Experience

• Previous mechanical and hydraulics experience in a similar industry (i.e. military, aviation, power, oil and gas or mining) is highly desirable 

• Experience working on wind turbines highly desirable but not essential            

• Experience diagnosing, repairing, and servicing hydraulic machines and their components

• Experience with SCADA systems, remote operation and fault finding of complex power generation equipment 

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to document and report on all work activities          

• Troubleshooting skills with the ability to think outside the box for repairs and maintenance

Physical requirements

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to work autonomously

• Physical ability to climb wind turbines and complete physically demanding tasks at heights

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