Operations and Maintenance Technician (BoP)

The Operations & Maintenance Technicians are responsible for supporting the implementation of the operations and maintenance strategy for Moray West Offshore Wind Farm. The Technicians will work closely with the Site O&M Manager, Operations & Maintenance Supervisors, and Maintenance Planner. They are responsible for on-site performance of O&M activities related to civil and structural infrastructure (both onshore and offshore), Balance of Plant electrical equipment, Wind Turbine Generators, quayside facilities, and OFTO assets as required.,

• Supervision of contractors as required.
• Support routine asset inspection activities.
• Close out of snagging items.
• Perform interim, preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities as defined.
• Servicing, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic components.
• Repair of paint and/or coating systems.
• General cleaning of boat landings and substructures.
• Prepare, pack and transport tools and equipment for maintenance activities.
• Management and use of tools, test equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Report and investigate defects and under-performance promptly.
• Support subcontractors in the execution of inspection and maintenance scopes.
• Client oversight on all WTG main component and other major repair activities carried out by subcontractors for Ocean Winds.
• Daily reporting on operational status using software systems.
• Author and regularly update Method Statements and Risk Assessments for operational activities.
• Use operations management systems and planning tools.
  Completed a full apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical or control instrumentation engineering; formal qualifications such as BTEC or HNC advantageous but not essential.
• Evidence of extensive industry-specific technical training.
• All current offshore GWO certification (preferable).
• IOSH Managing Safely (preferable)., Experience in an O&M environment within offshore wind, oil and gas, marine or factory processing industries (preferably 3-5 years).
• Meet physical and medical requirements for offshore work, able to work at heights and in restricted or confined spaces.
• Experienced in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical components.
• Experience with installation and/or commissioning of offshore assets.
• Management of statutory written schemes of examination (preferable).
• Offshore or WTG experience at technician level within a Turbine OEM (preferable).
• Experience with Electro-Mechanical safety rules systems and WTG safety rules (preferably as an authorised person)., Good knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (preferable).
• Knowledge of Electro-Mechanical or WTG safety rules advantageous., Strong interpersonal skills.
• Practical aptitude for maintenance activities.
• Team player, calm problem solver, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Technical reporting skills.
• Organised and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Full driving licence.
• Preferably based or willing to be located close to Buckie (within 30 min drive).
  Competitive salary with bonus scheme, employer pension contribution, and health & life insurance.