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Production Engineer

  • Location: South Shields, NE34 9PT
  • Salary: £500 - £600 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 22 days ago

  • Sector: Renewables
  • Contact: Peter Nickson
  • Contact Email: Peter.Nickson@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 01 July 2025
  • Expiry Date: 01 August 2025
  • Job Ref: V-267994

Production Engineer – Dogger Bank Wind Farm Location: Sunderland O&M Base / Offshore Rotation

Pay Rate: In the region of £500per day

Project: Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm

Employment Type: 6-Month rolling contract

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Production Engineer to support the operations and maintenance of one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyse wind turbine performance across the Dogger Bank fleet using SCADA and condition monitoring tools

  • Identify recurring faults or trends and initiate technical corrective actions in collaboration with field technicians and OEM support

  • Develop, standardise, and continuously improve production and maintenance processes to maximise turbine availability

  • Act as a technical escalation point for site-based technicians, supporting alarm diagnostics, documentation, and troubleshooting

  • Ensure all O&M procedures meet high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance

  • Coordinate with site management, client stakeholders, and engineering teams to implement upgrades and planned interventions

  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and reliability metrics to senior management

  • Participate in root cause investigations and technical reviews following faults, failures, or shutdowns

  • Support commissioning, operations readiness, and the onboarding of new turbines or systems as phases come online

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Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Engineering degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable or Offshore Engineering

  • Proven experience in wind turbine operations, maintenance, or commissioning (offshore or onshore)

  • Strong understanding of wind turbine systems, fault handling, and SCADA data interpretation

  • Familiarity with CMMS tools, GE wind technology (Haliade preferred), and offshore safety protocols

  • Valid offshore certifications: GWO, BOSIET, Medical (or willingness to obtain)

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Desirable Skills

  • Root cause analysis and lean/continuous improvement knowledge

  • Understanding of WTG control systems and drivetrain diagnostics

  • Good communicator with ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment

  • Experience working in rotational or offshore schedules

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What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on the world’s largest offshore wind farm project

  • Competitive pay and offshore uplifts (if applicable)

  • Career development within the growing renewable energy sector

  • A supportive, safety-first engineering environment


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