EWI - Global Talent Solutions
Ewi is a specialist recruitment & mobilisation consultancy headquartered in the City of London. We specialise in senior and highly technical positions across the engineering, technology and construction sectors worldwide.
With over 35 years' experience within the Renewable sector, our client offers growth, production, project management and servicing of onshore wind turbines. They have the desired passion to thrive and have become one of the world's leading wind turbine manufacturers to date; with more than 8,500 employees worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to join a global leader within the market?
Position: Commissioning Technician for Major Component Exchange (HV Trained)
Job type: Freelance contract
Role Summary
Supporting all service activities on site during Major Component Exchange
Wind turbine service technicians specialize in the operation and maintenance of wind turbines so they can be used to produce wind-powered electricity. Their work involves installing new turbines and performing routine maintenance to ensure the wind turbines are working correctly. These technicians also respond when a wind turbine isn't working properly and are responsible for performing repairs once they determine the cause of the problem
Essential responsibilities:
- Apply electrical LOTO and preparation of the Turbine
- Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- Commissioning and removal of electrical LOTO after MCU
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
- Test electrical components of wind systems with devices such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
- Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
- Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
- Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Fluent in English
- Technical high school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years onshore wind farm experience required in Major Operations
- Leadership and computer skills
- Flexibility in working hours
- Positive attitude and approach to day to day duties
- Demonstrated initiative to increase efficiency in operations
- Driver's licence required
- A strong commitment to ensure safety and safe working environments
- Must be HV Trained
If interested and suitable or would like further information regarding this position, please respond directly to Dionne Tricker at EWI with an updated CV to [email protected]
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.