Wind Turbine Operations & Maintenance Engineer

Overview

• Job ID: 501540

• Country: Great Britain

• Location(s): Newcastle upon Tyne

• Company: Equinor UK Limited

• Contact Name: gm_equinoremea@equinor.com

• Workplace: Onshore

• Discipline: Renewables

• Education Preferred: Not Indicated

• Experience Preferred: Not Indicated

• Closing Date: Oct 132024

Job Description

We're 23,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We're up for the challenge. Are you?

The position

By joining our team in Renewables you will have the opportunity to:

Be involvedInthe Project, Service, Warranty and Availability Phase. The turbines are in construction and commissioning phase before operation under a service and warranty agreement. During this period,therole includes:

• Participating in Wind Turbine Generation (WTG) reviews, technical clarifications, acceptance tests, system walkdowns and handovers for ensuring safe and efficient operations.

• Following up on contract and contractor performance for the WTG scope as the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) representative.

• Being prepared to do short term business travels offshore,domesticallyand internationally as required.

• Act in the technical oncall expert role on a 1 in6 weekrotational basis.

Post Service Warranty Agreement(SWA) this role will:

• Be responsible fortheday to dayfollow-up of operation and maintenance of the WTG assets at Dogger Bank.

• Manage projects such as majorcomponentreplacements.

• Manage 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.

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• Degree or HND in electrical/electronic engineering or similar.Relevant experience may compensate for formal qualifications.

• Technical, operational and maintenance experience from high MW direct drive (DD) WTGs will be particulary advatageous.

• Desirable experience with GE renewable operations and/or GE WTGs.

• Be or have a willingness to become authorised as a Senior Authorised Person.

• Fluent in oral and written English, paird with strong communications skills. Must also possess the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and support functions.

• Live near the Port of Tyne or be willing to move to the area. Ideally live within 1 hour commute from the office.

• Hands-on and proactive, prepared to work offshore as and whenrequired. Must be prepared to undertake offshore medical, HUET and GWO training.

General information

Please attach copies of your diplomas, certificates and grades in English or a Scandinavian language. Applications submitted without necessary attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript or other document describing subjects and grades completed to this point.

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates.

As a UK employer, Equinor has a legal obligation to ensure that candidates have the right to work in the UK. If the right to work in the UK has not been established, the employment or assignment will not commence until the necessary checks have been satisfactorily completed and acceptable evidence provided. Equinor reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment or assignment in the event that the relevant requirements are not met.

Why join us?

At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That's why we offer:

• Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.

• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees' well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.

• An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

For more information visit Equinor's website: https://www.equinor.com/