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Wind Turbine Technician - Thurso

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. 

Location 

Thurso area (travel to Inverness when required) 

Your tasks

Duties and responsibilities 

A wind turbine technician is responsible for the following: 

• The provision of preventative and corrective maintenance on Siemen’s 2.3 and 1.3 wind turbines as per Deutsche Windtechnik 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 
• Partake in rota for on call cover on weekends and bank holidays 

Your profile

Your profile 

Qualifications 

As a minimum the candidate should have or be working towards: 

• Relevant formal qualifications minimum SVQ/ NVQ level 3 (electrical, mechanical etc) and/or comprehensive experience in a relevant industry 
• Ideally three years of hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical experience in an industrial environment e.g. wind farms, power stations, industrial process plant or similar heavy engineering maintenance environments 
• Valid driving licence 
• Candidates will preferably have: 
• Valid health and safety certificates 
• IT proficient on MS Suite 

Personal 

The following attributes are required in all candidates 

• Teamwork and collaboration 
• The ability to work at heights 
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions 
• Strategic and analytical thinker 
• Problem solving 
• Willingness to travel on occasional basis 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong communication skills 

Other essentials you need to have:– 

• Pass a pre-employment medical and fitness test before a formal offer of employment is confirmed. 
• You will also need to provide the correct Right to Work documentation and relevant qualifications. 

Deutsche Windtechnik is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at DWT is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Deutsche Windtechnik does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits. 

Please make us aware if there are any adjustments that need to be made during the recruitment process 

We offer ...

Private Pension 

• Health Insurance 
•  Company events 
• Challenging and interesting tasks with good development opportunities in a dynamic business environment 
• A comprehensive and individual training for the best possible start 

Have we sparked your interest? 

If so, we would like to get to know you! 

Apply online at: https://www.deutsche-windtechnik.com/jobs 

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are unable to get in contact with all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful. 

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