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Operations & Maintenance Technician - Offshore Wind
Equinor
10 days ago
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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
Be part of the team delivering scheduled maintenance to the Wind Turbine Generator (WTGs) and offshore platform s on the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm. For an initial period , you will be seconded to the WTG service provider, GE Vernova and under their direction when working on the WTGs .

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

  • As required, lead teams and carry out toolbox talks/work audits and other relevant tasks.
  • Provide first line response to emergency incidents.
  • Propos e and follow up safety, technical, operational and procedural improvements.
  • Support offshore stores, planning and logistics processes as required.
  • Ensure high quality maintenance and safety information is captured and processed in corporate systems in line with management system processes.
  • Deliver scheduled maintenance (service) activities on the Haliade-X WTG.
  • Responsible for first line response to the HVDC transmission assets: fault diagnosis and repair; support with routine maintenance.

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:

  • Technical, operational and maintenance experience in electrical, instrument and/or mechanical systems, from a heavy industrial background such as; Renewables (especially offshore wind), Oil & Gas, Power stations, Chemical plants, Steelworks or similar.
  • Be or become authori s ed as 66kV Senior Authorised Person.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings including single line diagrams & P&ID's.
  • Strong collaboration skills and c reative approach to problem solving.
  • Proactive and o pen minded t o furthering knowledge and experience base .
  • Ability to pass (or already hold) required medical and offshore safety training.
  • Fluency in written and verbal English.

Initially there will be a requirement to work onshore located at the Port of Tyne base, as well as business trips within Europe, working Monday to Friday then moving on to a two weeks on two weeks off rotation for operations.

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/
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JOB SUMMARY
Operations & Maintenance Technician - Offshore Wind
Equinor
Newcastle
10 days ago
N/A
Full-time