Wind Engineer - Scotland

Everun currently provides a range of services to the wind energy sector including turbine monitoring, maintenance and servicing, asset and financial management services and bespoke software monitoring tools developed in-house via a sister company.  Due to continued growth we are expanding our existing wind turbine engineer team.

Successful candidates with 2 years experience of carrying out O&M or MCI work on WTGs will be offered the role of Wind Turbine Engineer, with a pay range from £40-42.5,000 per year.  However, we are happy to consider engineers from alternative backgrounds, eg mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, who are keen to transition into a renewable energy role.  These positions, Wind Turbine Service Technician, will be offered a starting rate of between £29-32,000 per year depending on experience, and with a detailed training plan and progression to Wind Turbine Engineer.

The Person:

• Self -motivated, confident and driven to succeed
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Keen eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• The ability to represent the Company to the highest standards

Essential Criteria: 

• Demonstrable work experience in an adjacent engineering field - eg electrical, mechanical, renewable energy

Strong technical aptitude (focus on electrical knowledge) with solid problem-solving skills

• Ability to perform effectively within a team, strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to meet and adhere to strict deadlines
• high level of physical fitness 
• Flexible working approach (comfortable working on-call including some weekends)
• Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and spec sheets
• Ability to write, understand and adhere to WTSR, RAMS and AWP’s
• Good general understanding of Health & Safety at work requirements
• Already based in Scotland, willing to travel to NI as and when required
• Full UK Driving license

Desirable Criteria:

• 2yrs experience working on Wind Turbines
• WTSR qualification
• Relatable qualifications in mechanical/electrical disciplines
• GWO suite - WAH/First Aid/Hub Rescue/Manual Handling/Fire awareness
• Good level of IT skill including Microsoft Office/Google Suite
• Towing/Forklift license

Main duties and responsibility:

• Preventative and corrective maintenance of Wind Turbines to the highest standards
• Identifying, troubleshooting and resolution of faults
• Achieve a high first-time-fix rate
• Participate in main component replacement/repair (gearboxes, generators, etc.)
• Make a significant contribution in our Re-powering projects (refurb and build)
• Advise on the requirements and specification for replacement parts
• Form an integral part of the on-call team
• Communicate with control centre personnel regularly and effectively
• Ensure all relevant documentation is completed in a timely manner
• Assist with production and verification of Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Ensure PPE, tools and Vehicles are maintained to highest standards

Benefits:

On call and overtime rates

29 days leave, increasing to 34 with service (inclusive of public holidays)

Enhanced employer pension contribution 

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave & pay

Life assurance 4 x salary

Private Medical Insurance, including dental & optical

Ongoing professional development