Wind Turbine Technician

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Wind turbine generators

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Wind Turbine Technician forms an integral part of the operations and maintenance team and is typically required to complete routine maintenance checks, diagnose faults, and ensure the turbines are running at peak capacity. In addition to this, Wind Turbine Technicians are often required to assist in large component replacements and troubleshooting issues.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Trade qualification, electrical, mechanical, or equivalent skill set from another heavy industry highly desirable

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Dogging (DG) and Rigging (RB) certifications

• Advanced First Aid Training

• IRATA rope access certification desirable      

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

• 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)

Experience

• Experience in a highly disciplined industry such as aviation, military, automotive, power, mining or oil and gas

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

• Experience in a working at heights role highly regarded

Skills and knowledge

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

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

• Troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose faults and problem solve

Physical requirements

• Physical capability to work at heights, work and crawl in confined spaces and lift heavy items

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

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