The Offshore Service Technician WT2 is responsible for advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Siemens offshore wind turbine systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation and maximising turbine availability. The role involves working at height and in offshore environments, collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams, mentoring junior technicians, and upholding strict health, safety, environmental (HSE) and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Experienced technician capable of leading routine maintenance, executing complex troubleshooting with guidance, and supporting major component exchanges.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on Siemens offshore wind turbines in accordance with OEM procedures and site work instructions.
- Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems; perform component replacement and functional testing.
Lead small work packs; support major component exchanges (e.g., yaw motors, pitch cylinders, generators) under supervision.
- Conduct post‑maintenance functional checks, SCADA‑guided resets, and parameter verifications.
- Support turbine commissioning, retrofits, and upgrades; validate performance and handover documentation.
- Interface with engineering, OEM technical support, and site leadership to escalate issues and implement corrective actions.
- Adhere to all HSE standards (GWO, OEM, client, and site‑specific), including Dynamic Risk Assessments, Toolbox Talks, and Permit‑to‑Work.
- Ensure compliance with LOLER/PUWER, electrical safety (lock‑out/tag‑out), confined space, and working‑at‑height procedures.
- Complete accurate service reports, NCRs, punch lists, and parts usage in the designated CMMS (e.g., SAP/OMS).
- Work effectively as part of an offshore team to meet availability and production targets.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- WT2 authorised technician on Siemens G4 / 3.6MW platform.
- Valid GWO BST (Working at Height, Sea Survival, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling) and GWO BTT (Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic).
- Recognised apprenticeship/technical qualification in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (EQF Level 3+ or equivalent).
- Demonstrable offshore wind (or equivalent heavy industry) maintenance experience; Siemens platform exposure preferred.
- Current offshore medical (e.g., OGUK/ENG1) and fitness assessments (e.g., Chester Step Test/WFA).
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced fault‑finding across electrical and mechanical systems; ability to read schematics and technical drawings.
- Strong safety mindset; consistent application of procedures and permits.
- Clear written and verbal communication; accurate reporting and handovers.
- Resilience in offshore conditions; organised, proactive, and solutions‑focused.
- Continuous improvement orientation; identifies and implements efficiency and quality enhancements.