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Job Description

Overview

The Wind Turbine Technician will climb and service utility-scale wind turbines across an offshore array, performing maintenance and troubleshooting tasks. The role involves both planned preventive maintenance and unplanned call-outs, requiring specific certifications and comfort working at heights.

Responsibilities

  • Climb and service utility-scale wind turbines across an offshore array.
  • Perform scheduled gearbox inspections.
  • Conduct blade pitch calibration.
  • Lubricate yaw drives.
  • Maintain hydraulic brakes at height.
  • Troubleshoot pitch and converter faults from the nacelle.
  • Torque foundation bolts to specification.
  • Replace worn slip rings and filters.
  • Document every work order in the asset management system.
  • Coordinate lifts and isolations with the control room before work begins.

Requirements

  • GWO Working at Heights certification.
  • GWO Sea Survival certification.
  • Rope-access proficiency.
  • Offshore medical clearance.
  • Comfort working ninety meters above open water in changing weather.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Expect two-week rotations crewed from a service operations vessel.
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