Ask yourself:
Do you want to work for a leading global company on a journey to net zero emissions? A company who are accelerating growth in renewables, embracing the need for change and new opportunities that lie within the transition of the global energy markets?
Do you want to be part of the world’s largest offshore windfarm?
NRL are very proud to be working with a company taking a leading role in Energy Transition.
A broad energy company with more than 21,000 colleagues committed to providing affordable energy for societies worldwide. They are on a journey to net zero emissions through optimising their oil and gas portfolio, accelerating growth in renewables and pioneering developments in carbon capture and hydrogen.
As part of a multi-billion pound investment off the North East Coast of England our client is looking to build their team.
Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore windfarm and being developed in 3 phases, is currently under construction and scheduled for start power generation in 2023. The wind farm is located some 100-150 nautical miles west of South Shields, covering a total area of over 1500km2. During the operations phase, maintenance of the wind farm will be conducted from 4 Service Operations Vessels (SOVs) each equipped with a Daughter Craft (DC), with contracts recently awarded for the first 3 SOVs. The O&M Base including the warehouse for spare parts and consumables will be located at Port of Tyne, South Tyneside where construction is scheduled to start in Q4 2021. Adjacent, will be located the UK Central Control Room and technical competence centre for engineering support.
We are seeking a candidate with long term commitment to play a key role in ensuring continuity of knowledge from construction and operational setup into operations. Due to the high level of daily interaction and collaboration this role entails, the candidate will need to live in (or relocate to) the local area.
Duties will include:
Project and SWA Phase
Initially, turbines are in construction and commissioning phase before operation under a service and warranty agreement. During this period, role includes:
Participate in WTG reviews, technical clarifications, acceptance tests, system walkdowns and handovers for ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Follow up contract and contractor performance for the WTG scope as the O&M representative.
Be prepared to do short term business travels offshore, domestically and internationally if required.
Post SWA, the role includes:
Responsible for the day to day follow-up of operation and maintenance of the WTG assets at Dogger Bank
Management of projects such as major component replacements.
Management of WTG contractors.
Review loss of production from WTGs, provide analysis and collaborate to recommend improvements to asset and maintenance.
Collaborate with other asset O&M engineers to support the operation and maintenance of all the wind farm assets.
Ensure high quality maintenance and safety information is captured and processed in corporate systems in line with management system processes
Qualifications:
Technical, operational and maintenance experience from high MW direct drive WTGs.
Desirable experience with GE renewable operations and/or GE WTGs.
Be or become authorised as a Senior Authorised Person.
Fluent English oral and writing.
Degree or HND in electrical/electronic engineering or similar.
Relevant experience may compensate for formal qualifications.
Must be prepared to undertake offshore medical, HUET and GWO training.
What you will need:
Hands-on and proactive, prepared to work offshore as and when required.
Creative approach to problem solving.
Can support and contribute to a diverse and dynamic team
Have the ability to understand and collaborate in delivering on both internal and external needs.
Proficient oral and written communications skills; with ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and support functions.
Open minded to furthering knowledge and experience base.
Live near Port of Tyne or be willing to move to the area.
What is in it for you:
A collaborative and innovative culture
Attractive benefit and reward package
Endless opportunities
Innovation for the future
Responsibility
Work-life balance
If this role is of interest, please apply today or call NRL for more information.