Field Expert Technician

DescriptionDo you want to work to make Power for Good?We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.The positionReporting to an Operations Manager, the primary responsibility of the role is to deliver O&M services to offshore renewable energy assets. Assets include offshore meteorological masts, wind turbines, offshore transmission assets including onshore and offshore substations, foundations and subsea cables. The Field Expert Technician role is to ensure that these services are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with contractual requirements, standards and specifications. Due to the specific knowledge and experience of the Field Expert Technician it is however expected that the focus of his/her site work will be predominantly based on the equipment is most knowledgeable about (eg. Statcom, SCADA, etc.)AccountabilitiesDelivery of operation and maintenance services, including but not limited to: Delivery the onshore and offshore electrical & mechanical workInspection and planned maintenance of onshore and offshore assets Reactive maintenance – depending on the type of fault, reactive maintenance may require onshore and/or offshore site visits at short noticeHousekeepingDelivery of retrofitsManagement & coordination of the site works including monitoring of RES's contractors' performanceProducing Risk Assessments and Method Statements Compliance with site safety rules including escalation and reporting of any safety, environmental and operational issuesInspection and maintenance of RES's tools, equipment and PPE Provision of relevant information for reports to issue to client Competency and skills to: Deliver planned and reactive offshore activities Work effectively alone and as part of a team Maintain complex system involving difficult access On-Call: depending on your knowledge and experience, you may be expected to participate in a call out rota to provide emergency response outside of normal working hours. Due to the nature of the offshore environment the role requires a flexible approach to the working days and hours requiring working outside normal working hoursThe role also includes the following department responsibilities: Support the production and review of procedures, processes and technical literature Draft and/or provide inputs into proposals and related cost booksKnowledgeGood knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation Knowledge of HV safety rules LV, HV & mechanical fault-finding and analysis Knowledge of wind turbines and related equipment Knowledge of balance of plant applicable to offshore wind farms Knowledge of HV systems Awareness of working at height and within a confined spaceSkillsExcellent attitude to safety Site Management Technical capability for the evaluation of complex equipment Capable of working offshore and at heightPhysically fit, the role will require climbing / transferring to offshore structuresAbility to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)ExperienceExperience of the offshore wind industryExperience of working in multidiscipline teams Experience in mechanical, electrical, power electronics, and hydraulic maintenance activities and troubleshooting Experience with data logging and communication systems Experience of transmission systemsExperience working at height (desirable)QualificationsAn NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering, but background in technical disciplineGWO Training (desirable, however full training will be given) IRATA or rigging qualification (desirable)Hold a full driving licenseAt RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.