Offshore Wind Turbine Service Technician (WTG) d/f/m

Location(s):

Den Helder, North Holland, NL, 1781 AD

RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V.
To start on 02/03/2026, full time, permanent

Are you looking for a career in offshore wind energy? As an offshore wind turbine technician you’ll have an important role in the operations & maintenance of our turbines. You will follow a 1-year training program that will consist of formal training and gaining work experience on an operational offshore wind farm. After that, you’ll be ready to start working as an offshore wind technician on the 53 turbines of the OranjeWind wind farm, the largest operational wind turbines in the world!

RWE is currently building the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, 85 kilometers off the coast of Den Helder with a capacity of 795 MW. It will feature the latest in wind turbine technology, using the Vestas V236 15MW turbines. The windfarm will see first power in 2027.

We are looking for a significant number of technicians and will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. We are not only looking for experienced professionals, but also for motivated people in their early careers. We also welcome applicants with (technical) experience from other industries, interested in a career change into renewables.

About the role

Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of the wind turbines

Perform turbine component replacements and repairs

Carry out periodic service inspections

Perform troubleshooting and fault finding

Perform electrical work incl. switching (high and/or low voltage)

Work with mechanical, hydraulic or electrical systems

Work with maintenance support systems (condition monitoring, (remote) turbine control, work order management, etc) to log work and spare parts use

Support with modifications, retrofits and main component exchanges

Your full first year will focus on training and on the job learning with our turbine manufacturer. During this period you are fully paid. Travel is required, including gaining work experience on another, existing offshore wind farm. These will be in or close to the Netherlands. After this first year, the OranjeWind wind farm will be operational and you’ll be ready to start your work as a fully trained wind turbine technician. You’ll work offshore in a shift system, based on a Service Operation Vessel (SOV). The SOV team will work 14 days on and 14 days off and mobilise from the port of Den Helder.

Job requirements and experience

Completed education in mechanical / electrical engineering or similar (MBO 4 or equivalent)

Open to both early-career and experienced professionals - whether your experience comes from offshore wind or other industries, we value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills.

Good knowledge of the English language (both oral and written)

Strong focus on Health and Safety

Ability to work constructively and positively as a team player with good communication skills.

Advanced problem-solving abilities

Good health and fitness to work in an offshore environment including working at height
Must be eligible to work in the Netherlands

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Any questions? Contact HR: Sebastian Emmelot (sebastian.emmelot@rwe.com), Contact Business: Bart van der Wielen.

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of RWE AG, is one of the world’s leading players in the field of offshore wind. We have more than 20 years of experience in the development, construction, and efficient operation of offshore wind farms. We currently operate 19 offshore wind farms, making us the second largest operator worldwide in terms of total capacity. We are currently building four additional wind farms with a combined capacity of nearly 4.9 GW and are developing numerous other projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.

RWE is leading the way to a modern energy world. With our investment and growth strategy, we are contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system.

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