Skilled Electrical Technician

Job Description

Are you ready to show your full potential in the wind industry? Do you want to work in a field where your impact matters?

Then you might be our new Electrical Skilled Technician, who is ready to start a new journey with us!

At Global Wind Service, we are currently ramping up our expanding Electrical Completion Teams in Onshore Division and will appoint a group of new Electrical Skilled Technicians for pipeline of Onshore Installation projects.

As a travelling wind turbine technician, you will work abroad alongside a team of well-trained professionals to maintain facilities surrounding wind turbines and assemble the turbines themselves. Therefore, proven educational background in electrics and experience in electrical works, high level of attention to safety and industry regulations is important for overall safety on the job.

Become a part of our Electrical Completion Team

In this position, you will be part of the team of our electrical technicians working on instalation of new wind turbines with specialization in electrical completion, per standard operating procedures globally.

During your project assignment, your work will be supervised by one of GWS electrical leads. Throughout whole cooperation with GWS, your first point of contact will be one of Line Managers, located in GWS back office.

Requirements

• Min. 1 year of experience from working in the field as an electrical skilled wind turbine technician
• Familiarity of construction of wind turbines manufactured by: Nordex, Vestas, General Electrics, Siemens Gamesa or other wind world recognized OEM (proven by relevant certificates of those brands)
• Fluency in work with electrical circuits and in read of relevant manuals and diagrams as well
• Valid GWO BST and BTT trainings
• Completed min. 2-3-years electrical education proven by a diploma (ideally translated into English)
• English skills at least at communication level (both spoken and written)
• You are cooperative, communicative, open-minded and flexible – with respect for others and other cultures
• Confidence to work at height and general good health conditions – both proven by valid OEUK Medical Fitness certificate
• Capable of working at remote sites in adverse weather conditions
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in rotation style 6x2 (weeks) domestically and internationally as required
• High emphasis on Quality and Safety
• Lifespan learning approach
• Clean drivers’ license and ability to obtain a Passport

Responsibilities

1. To participate in Onshore Installation works up to current team assignment and under leader's supervision
2. To check and get familiar with all instructions, manuals and industry practices before commencing a task
3. To plan your own work ahead incl. tools and equipment needed for its' completion
4. To work according to safety regulations and always wearing required PPE
5. To work in a team, caring about fluent cooperation and safety of team members
6. To participate in maintenance of equipment on site; to respect the role of proper house keeping in daily site life
7. To attend site inductions and other requested site meetings, incl. daily tool box talks
8. To continuously improve your professional knowledge and technical skills while attending trainings regularly - from manufacture specific to country required
9. To report all near-misses, incidents, and accidents with regard to the highest safety culture and lessons learned approach
10. To report timely of all work and travel related expenses in software used at GWS for this purpose
11. To keep good business relations with back office personnel, subcontractors and client representatives as well (direct on site and remote: via phone or on-line)

We offer you

• An exciting job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, dynamic, high performing and international work environment in the renewable energy sector
• An opportunity to work with a leading supplier in wind industry
• An opportunity to further develop your electrical skills while wind industry trainings - from most standard ones up to highly specialized, available only via employer's subscription
• Competitive remuneration incl. also salary for time spent in travel/ trainings and daily allowances
• Support of back office personnel in administrative tasks as i.e. work permits or travel arrangements
• Your happiness and your well-being as a priority
• A great journey with career development within a global organisation

Working at Global Wind Service

Global Wind Service is a leading international provider of turbine installation, service, and maintenance solutions in the wind industry. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, we work closely with our clients to deliver exceptional wind energy projects worldwide. As we continue to expand our presence on wind farm installation sites, we are seeking self-driven and professional Electrical Skilled Technicians to join our Electrical Completion teams in Europe.

Focus on People

At GWS our employees play an integral role in our vision for the future and in achieving our goal to be the preferred partner for complete wind turbine services. GWS has a strong team culture, and we are always looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Apply

For your application we provide you with an online platform where you can enter your data and upload your documents. You reach the online application form by clicking on the button “Apply for this job”.

Please have the following documents ready: CV, electrical education diploma and wind industry training certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and wish you lots of success!