AddressDEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 6,600 WTGs under contract and more than 1,800 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.
In 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTG’s/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts, our aim being to expand further into both onshore and offshore markets. Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd‘s head office is located in Edinburgh.
You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure we are providing a level of service expected from a market leader. Although the majority of your time will be spent working in the UK you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and in other DWT group countries.
At Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd, we need to make our people our priority and make it our mission to give customers a choice outside of traditional OEM service provision. Our vision is to be the preferred independent service provider for all wind farm owners and operators by making our services safer, cleaner, efficient, compliant, and right the first time.
Your duties and responsibilities
- Replacement of turbine Major Components e.g. generators and gearboxes
- Up tower repair projects
- Supporting on all Engineering Projects
- Support of troubleshooting and service when not carrying out major component replacements.
- Lead a team of technicians ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed at all times
- Troubleshoot on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
- Assist in all areas of site operations – including servicing when not on Major Components
- Ensure that all relevant tooling and equipment is certified and ready for use
- 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
- Communicate effectively to clients and all levels of the business
- Must be willing to travel regularly
Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements
- 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:
- Heavy lifting experience
- Slinger signaller certification
- Previous wind turbine experience
- Valid health and safety certificates
- IT proficient on MS Suite
- Experience of working under CDM
Personal
- 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 regularly
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
Our offer
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Assurance Cover
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to an online benefits portal
- 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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