Wind Turbine Operations & Maintenance Engineer

at  Equinor

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re 23,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we’re facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.
We’re up for the challenge. Are you?

YOU

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• Degree or HND in electrical/electronic engineering or similar.Relevant experience may compensate for formal qualifications.
• Technical, operational and maintenance experience from high MW direct drive (DD) WTGs will be particulary advatageous.
• Desirable experience with GE renewable operations and/or GE WTGs.
• Be or have a willingness to become authorised as a Senior Authorised Person.
• Fluent in oral and written English, paird with strong communications skills. Must also possess the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and support functions.
• Live near the Port of Tyne or be willing to move to the area. Ideally live within 1 hour commute from the office.
• Hands-on and proactive, prepared to work offshore as and when required. Must be prepared to undertake offshore medical, HUET and GWO training.

Be involved In the Project, Service, Warranty and Availability Phase. The turbines are in construction and commissioning phase before operation under a service and warranty agreement. During this period, the role includes:

• Participating in Wind Turbine Generation (WTG) reviews, technical clarifications, acceptance tests, system walkdowns and handovers for ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Following up on contract and contractor performance for the WTG scope as the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) representative.
• Being prepared to do short term business travels offshore, domestically and internationally as required.
• Act in the technical on call expert role on a 1 in 6 week rotational basis

Post Service Warranty Agreement (SWA) this role will:

• Be responsible for the day to day follow-up of operation and maintenance of the WTG assets at Dogger Bank.
• Manage projects such as major component replacements.
• Manage WTG contractors.
• Review loss of production from WTGs, provide analysis and collaborate to recommend improvements to asset and maintenance.
• Collaborate with other asset O&M engineers to support the operation and maintenance of all the wind farm assets.
• Ensure high quality maintenance and safety information is captured and processed in corporate systems in line with management system processes