Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Wind Turbine Technician to join our team working across a large windfarm in County Clare.
The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing and maintaining Nordex wind turbines based at the site, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities:
1. On-site performance analysis and action plan implementation
2. Working closely with technicians and back-office staff to perform on-the-job demonstrations
3. Supporting on-site single turbine improvements on problem turbines
4. Providing on-site software & hardware updates
5. Supporting online and phone technical support
6. Creating reports on turbine or turbine components
7. Parameter disabling and alarm change handling when necessary
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Experience in the mechanical/electrical industry with knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams
* Mechanical or electrical training through time-served or a technical college qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
* Ability to identify and define problems, extract crucial information from technical data, and develop workable solutions; comfortable in a changing environment
* Positive attitude with willingness to learn, lead, and improve
* Computer literate and confident in using MS Office and workload management systems; SAP experience a bonus
* Role involves working at heights up to 100m; fitness and health clearances and passing a working-at-heights test
* Regular travel including nights away from home; full UK/EU driving license required
Benefits
* 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
* Additional day's holiday per annum after two years of continuous service (maximum 5 days)
* Bike-to-work scheme, paid eye tests, and contribution towards glasses
* Employee assistance program, company sick pay, private healthcare via salary sacrifice
* Volunteering: 2 paid working days per calendar year
* Family-friendly benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, compassionate leave, life insurance
* Long-service awards at 5, 10, 15+ years of service
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements
Nordex Values, Diversity & Inclusion
At Nordex, we strive to offer cutting-edge, reliable products and services, generating value for customers and stakeholders while protecting the environment.