Wind Turbine Technician

at  Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd

Campbeltown, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate17 Dec, 2024Not Specified18 Sep, 20242 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
Add to Wishlist Apply All Jobs
Required Visa Status:
CitizenGC
US CitizenStudent Visa
H1BCPT
OPTH4 Spouse of H1B
GC Green Card
Employment Type:
Full TimePart Time
PermanentIndependent - 1099
Contract – W2C2H Independent
C2H W2Contract – Corp 2 Corp
Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp

Description:

DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 6,600 WTGs under contract and more than 1,800 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.

In 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTG’s/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts, our aim being to expand further into the onshore market. Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd‘s head office is located in Livingston.

You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure we are providing a level of service expected from a market leader. Although the majority of your time will be spent working in the UK you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and in other DWT group countries.

At Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd, we need to make our people our priority and make it our mission to give customers a choice outside of traditional OEM service provision. Our vision is to be the preferred independent service provider for all wind farm owners and operators by making our services safer, cleaner, efficient, compliant, and right the first time.
Role Clarification
The wind turbine technician will be responsible for the routine preventative maintenance on wind turbine, mechanical, electrical, gearbox and hydraulic systems. Unscheduled maintenance and carry out retrofits along with emergency breakdown and major component exchanges are also a key responsibility.
Duties and responsibilities

A wind turbine technician is responsible for the following:

  • The provision of preventative and corrective maintenance on Siemens wind turbines as per DWT instructions
  • Completion of all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.
  • Lead a team of technicians ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed
  • Replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes
  • Troubleshoot on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Assist in all areas of site operations
  • Provide safe access and egress to all people in the work party
  • Establish and maintain general safety from the system
  • Comply with customer site rules
  • Report all incidents and occurrences as per Deutsche Windtechnik company Health and Safety policy
  • Be willing to be trained and conduct statutory inspection as and when required
  • Partake in rota for on call cover on weekends and bank holidays

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • The provision of preventative and corrective maintenance on Siemens wind turbines as per DWT instructions
  • Completion of all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.
  • Lead a team of technicians ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed
  • Replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes
  • Troubleshoot on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Assist in all areas of site operations
  • Provide safe access and egress to all people in the work party
  • Establish and maintain general safety from the system
  • Comply with customer site rules
  • Report all incidents and occurrences as per Deutsche Windtechnik company Health and Safety policy
  • Be willing to be trained and conduct statutory inspection as and when required
  • Partake in rota for on call cover on weekends and bank holiday


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Engineering Design / R&D

Technician

Graduate

Proficient

1

Campbeltown, United Kingdom