Lead Wind Turbine Technician, Cabrach

2 weeks ago

Cabrach UK, United Kingdom EDF Energy Full time

Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future #RenewablesJobs

 

The opportunity


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Wind Turbine Technician to join our Scotland North Team.
 

We are looking for candidates that are experienced Wind Turbine Technicians, ideally with knowledge of Vestas Wind Turbines, to join us during a period of growth.
 

Reporting to your Area Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of our largest onshore wind farm.

 

You will be expected to deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.
The position is based at Dorenell Wind Farm, South of Dufftown and we are looking for a candidate that lives within commuting distance.


Pay, benefits and culture 

 

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard , have fun , and help to create a Net Zero future – then you’re in the right place’

 

Our passion for embracing new ideas and being open-minded to change helps us continue to grow successfully.

 

We’re committed to helping all of our people thrive during their time with us , recognising and rewarding every person for their hard work and commitment. 

 

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life. You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that’s an electric vehicle, private healthcare, additional holiday or one or more of our other benefits.

 

We’ll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role ; whether that’s on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.  

 

We’re committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone’s Welcome inclusion programme.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need. 


What you’ll be doing

 

You’ll be supervising & leading the Operational Team of wind turbine technicians in addition to;

 

  • Conduct daily toolbox talks.
  • Schedule service in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
  • Planning of and reporting on maintenance activities
  • Managing spare part and consumable stock
  • Fault-finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on all turbine systems, which will include mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assemblies and major components.
  • Proactive repair or component replacement to prevent complete failure or system downtime.
  • Supervising specialist and subcontractor activity during main component exchange
  • Complying with all health and safety requirements including the Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR)
  • Providing out of hours and weekend response to site breakdowns
  • Provide support to site project works (Civils, High Voltage (HV), Turbine)
  • Ensuring the highest level of turbine availability
  • Undertake delegated Area Manager duties when required to support site activities.

 

What do you need to be great at this role?

 

We are looking for a strong safety-minded person with excellent analytical thinking and self-motivated. This role requires a strong sense of planning and organisation and an ability to communicate and pass on technical knowledge.

 

Equally important is a genuine enjoyment and enthusiasm for working in this field.

 

You must have a full, clean UK Driving Licence.
  The Skills

 

  • Qualification in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines to NVQ3 level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience). Knowledge of Vestas turbine platforms would be an advantage.
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • High level of physical fitness and good health.
  • Ability to work at height and in adverse weather conditions.
  • Excellent understanding of health and safety.
  • Previous accreditation as AT/AE under the WTSR.
  • Highly self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to working in a small team.
  • Good level of computer literacy. (Microsoft Office Suite, IFS)
  •  

If you match this profile we’d love to hear from you

 

Closing date for applications: 21st June 2024

 

Why EDF Renewables?

 

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we’re committed to tackling climate change . Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.

 

It’s a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland’s challenging net zero targets. With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland’s most diverse generator of renewable energy.

 

To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035 , we’re working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.

 

If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.  

 

Join us, and let’s do good together.

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