Offshore Wind Service Tech WT2 / WT3 - Lead & Repair

Role Purpose

The Offshore Service Technician (WT2/WT3) is responsible for advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Siemens offshore wind turbine systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation and maximising turbine availability. The role involves working at height and in offshore environments, collaborating with multi disciplinary teams, mentoring junior technicians, and upholding strict health, safety, environmental (HSE) and quality standards.

• Level Scope:
  • WT2: Experienced technician capable of leading routine maintenance, executing complex troubleshooting with guidance, and supporting major component exchanges.
  • WT3: Senior technician capable of leading work fronts, executing complex fault diagnosis independently, planning and supervising major component exchanges, and mentoring/coaching others.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on Siemens offshore wind turbines in accordance with OEM procedures and site work instructions.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic , and control systems; perform component replacement and functional testing.
• WT2: Lead small work packs; support major component exchanges (e.g., yaw motors, pitch cylinders, generators) under supervision.
• WT3: Plan and lead major component exchanges, oversee lift plans and authorisations, and verify reinstatement to service.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Adhere to all HSE standards (GWO, OEM, client, and site specific), including Dynamic Risk Assessments, Toolbox Talks, and Permit to Work.
• Ensure compliance with LOLER/PUWER , electrical safety (lock out/tag out), confined space, and working at height procedures.
• Complete accurate service reports, NCRs, punch lists, and parts usage in the designated Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS (e.g., SAP/OMS).
• WT3: Act as a safety role model; lead safety briefings, perform quality checks, and champion continuous improvement.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Work effectively as part of an offshore team to meet availability and production targets.
• Mentor and coach WT1/WT2 technicians; share best practices and technical knowledge.
• Coordinate with CTV/SOV crews, marine control, and balance of plant teams to optimise work windows.

Planning & Logistics

• Prepare work scopes, tools, parts, and consumables; ensure readiness prior to offshore deployment.
• Contribute to look ahead plans, defect prioritisation, and spares forecasts.
• WT3: Lead daily coordination on the SOV, align plans with weather windows, lifting operations, and vessel schedules.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Recognised apprenticeship/technical qualification in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (EQF Level 3+ or equivalent).
• Demonstrable offshore wind (or equivalent heavy industry) maintenance experience; Siemens platform exposure preferred.
• Valid GWO BST (Working at Height, Sea Survival, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling) and GWO BTT (Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic).
• Current offshore medical (e.g., OGUK/ENG1 ) and fitness assessments (e.g., Chester Step Test /WFA).
• Competence working at height and in confined spaces, with strong troubleshooting capability.

Desirable

• Siemens/SGRE WT2 or WT3 platform training /authorisations (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic, rescue, platform specific).
• HV awareness or authorisation pathway (e.g., SAP/AP/CP).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS (SAP/OMS), SCADA diagnostics, and digital reporting tools.
• Lifting operations exposure (banksman/slinger) and basic rigging awareness.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems; ability to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong safety mindset; consistent application of procedures and permits.
• Clear written and verbal communication; accurate reporting and handovers.
• Team leadership, coaching and mentoring (especially at WT3).
• Resilience in offshore conditions; organised, proactive, and solutions focused.
• Continuous improvement orientation; identifies and implements efficiency and quality enhancements.

Please Note:

• This role is available for UK-based applicants only.
• This role is PAYE only.