Field Engineer

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

The RWE Grimsby Hub is looking for two Field Engineers to support Sofia Offshore Wind Farm. We are looking for candidates with a solid background in Electrical or Mechanical systems with experience in the SGRE D14 or other Direct Drive platform turbines to assist in improving the service of the turbines. The role is SOV shift-based however there is some expectation of travel within the UK and abroad.

About the role: 

• Predominantly be working 2 weeks on 2 weeks off SOV-based shift with some time in the Grimsby Office
• Provide expert maintenance support to the wind farm operations, covering 100 wind turbines and associated foundations, array cables, and a 24-hour control facility
• Manage major component inspections including the use of borescopes for drivetrain inspections
• Manage the warranty inspections with a team of technicians, contractors, and engineers
• Audit contractor performance against technical specifications and safety documentation
• Develop inspection procedures and improvement ideas for the site,
• Work closely with the engineering and operation teams to ensure optimal planning of resources, plant downtime, and continued asset integrity through life
• You will support failure investigations as required

Job requirements and experience: 

• Maintenance specialist experienced in a power generation or heavy industry environment
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Proficient communication skills and an ability to engage specialists on complex operations
• Process-driven with an interest in continuous improvement
• Experience of supervising contractors
• Flexible due to the nature of the offshore environment
• Comfortable inspecting components offshore, often while working at height or in restricted spaces
• Diligent and able to plan your schedule
• Comfortable working in an office environment, assessing large quantities of multidisciplinary engineering information to provide solutions via reports and presentations

Advantageous, but not essential:

• A background in wind turbine maintenance on SGRE D14 turbines

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88808, application period: 27/01/2025.
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell, marie.bennell@rwe.com #LI-MB1

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RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex 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.

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