Offshore Wind Turbine Technician - East Anglia ONE (Lowestoft)

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Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.

Offshore Wind Turbine Technician - East Anglia ONE (Lowestoft) About the Role

Location

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lowestoft

Remote vs. Office

Office/Site only

A Snapshot of Your Day: You'll be part of a dedicated service team working on East Anglia ONE, a project with 102 Siemens Gamesa 7MW wind turbines powering around 700,000 UK homes. As an East Anglia ONE Technician you will be part of a permanently employed dedicated service team. You will be able to lead a team and carry out all the duties associated with the fault diagnosis, service, maintenance and repair of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) wind turbine generators. You will deliver excellent service and meantime between visits (MTBV) while ensuring compliance with internal processes and procedures, UK Legislation, EHS and Quality. The role will be based from the East Anglia ONE Site and you will transfer by CTV daily to the windfarm. The shift pattern will be 9/5 in the summer months (March-October) & 7/7 in the winter months (November-February).

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Being a part of troubleshooting and service teams to deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to meet EHS, quality, time, and cost requirements.
• Promote active safety leadership and the EHS culture, ensuring proper reporting of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Prepare and execute work packages/tasks efficiently.
• Mentor and develop technician competency within your team, providing direct supervision and support on-site.
• Liaise with field teams, technical functions, planners, and senior technicians to ensure smooth progress of work packages.
• Assist in creating daily and weekly plans for site teams and maintain efficient timescales for service delivery.
• Report service schedule progress accurately into IT systems and ensure proper use of ATS and other workflow tools.

What You Bring:

• Experience as a technician (preferably in the wind industry), or strong aptitude to develop into a Maintenance and Troubleshoot Technician.
• You must have electrical qualifications either through an electrical apprenticeship or Level 2365 (Or equivalent).
• Ability to work under pressure and lead a team effectively.
• Practical experience with MS Office; familiarity with SAP, ATS, and remote diagnostic tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and commitment to EHS standards.
• You must hold a valid UK drivers license and a valid UK Passport (VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE).
• You must live within a 45 minute drive from Lowestoft.
• You must be prepared to work shifts (9 on/ 5 off in summer and 7 on/7 off in winter) and transfer to offshore turbine locations by boat.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards & Benefits

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation
• Employer-funded pension
• Attractive remuneration package with overtime eligibility.

Siemens Gamesa 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 Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa 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