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Key Responsibilities
• Installation: Assembling and erecting wind turbine towers, both onshore and offshore.
• Maintenance: Conducting routine inspections, diagnosing issues, and performing preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Repairs: Troubleshooting malfunctions and repairing or replacing faulty components to minimize downtime.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to strict safety protocols, especially when working at heights and in varying weather conditions.
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Salary Range
Entry-Level
Experienced
Essential Skills
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Capability to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions promptly.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, with good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all components are correctly installed and maintained to prevent failures.
• Teamwork and Communication: Collaborating effectively with other technicians and engineers.
Training Providers in the UK
• Maersk Training: Provides a range of GWO-certified courses, including those at their Humber facility.
Wind Training
• TTE Technical Training Group: Offers courses designed to equip trainees with the necessary skills for the wind energy sector.
tte.co.uk
• Boston Energy: Delivers GWO-approved training courses, covering essential areas like Fire Awareness and First Aid.
Boston Energy
Qualifications and Training
• University level: 1 or 2 A levels (or equivalent), for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
2 to 3 A-level (or equivalent), for a degree.
• College level: (entry requirement may vary)
A minimum of 4 or 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 4 (A star to C) in English and Maths.
• Apprenticeship: 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship.
Completion of a technical training course in wind turbine technology, covering safety procedures and emergency response.
• RWE- Renewables UK Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship (based in North Wales):
They offer a 3-year apprenticeship scheme, including 2 years of classroom-based learning at a national apprenticeship hub and a year of on-site training at a wind farm
uk.rwe.com
Can obtain certifications from recognized bodies, such as the Global Wind Organisation (GWO), in areas like Working at Heights, First Aid, and Manual Handling.
Boston Energy provides training for Wind Technician jobs
Employment Opportunities in the UK
• GEV Wind Power: Specializes in wind turbine maintenance and offers training programs to develop in-field capabilities.
gevwindpower.com
• RWE Renewables: Operates multiple wind farms and offers apprenticeship programs for aspiring technicians.
uk.rwe.com
• Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy: A leading provider of wind power solutions with operations across the UK.