Service Technician - Oola

Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?

Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world, these are the standards we walk by. Our mission is to offer cutting edge, reliable products, and services, generating value for our customers and stakeholders …. All whilst protecting the environment.

Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

How will you make a difference?

As a Service Technician you will be responsible for the servicing and maintenance of Nordex wind turbines for Nordex Energy Ireland, based at the Oola Service Point . You will carry out general and specialized work including repairs, troubleshooting and fault-finding activities. Our goal is to achieve a high level of availability for the running of the turbines!

Whilst no two days are the same, you key responsibilities will revolve around:

Maintenance

• You will conduct all preparation and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our wind turbines with your team and subcontractors.

Repairs

• You will carry out complex repairs with technical support and your Lead Technician such as the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, as well main components and gearboxes.

HSE

• At Nordex Safety comes first! You will conduct daily and weekly PPE checks, vehicle checks, and perform your work activities with a high focus on HSE ensuring you are compliant with HSE regulations, whilst also reporting accurately and in due time safety observations.

Systems

• It will be your responsibility to update SAP MI, timesheets, daily reports, and NC2 SCADA System.

To succeed you will have the following:

• Location - Due to availability you must be locationed within 1 hour of the wind farm
• Mechanical / Electrical experience – You will have experience working in the Mechanical or Electrical industry and demonstrate knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagrams.
• Analytical Mindset – Demonstrate you can identify and define problems, extract crucial information from technical data, and develop workable solutions to problems.
• Adaptability – You will have the ability to work in an environment of continuous change and different challenges. With a positive attitude and willingness to learn, lead, and improve.
• Flexibility - Flexible in working time and area with a willingness to travel up to 3 weeks of the year including nights away from home for training.
• Team Focused - Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with your colleagues on group projects or team goals.
• System Savy – You are computer literate and confident in using MS office, in hour databased and workload management systems, bonus points if you have used SAP!
• Working at heights – This role involves working at heights, up to 100m. You will need to be fit and health and pass a working at height test!
• Driving Licence – You must have a full EU driving license for this role.

Although not essential we would love if you have experience working with Wind Turbines before!

Education

• Technical education/training through time-served or a technical college qualification (EG Fetac level 6 or QQI level 6 or equivalent).

What are the working hours

Our core hours are 40 per week (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm). If there is a problem with a wind turbine at the end of your shift you may be asked to stay and work overtime to get it fixed! We also need our Service Technicians to be available for any breakdowns and faults at the weekend, therefore you will work on-call every 2nd or 3rd weekend (depending on the size of your team). Overtime is paid at time and a half, and you will receive an additional payment for the weekend you are on on-call!

What we offer

• Development Using our competency framework we will develop your skills and knowledge throughout your career as a Service Technician!
• Time Off 35 days including bank holidays. After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day‘s holiday per annum (Maximum 5 days). Plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid Eye tests & contribution towards Glasses, Company Sick pay scheme.
• Volunteering 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.
• Family friendly ‍‍ Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave. Compassionate Leave, and Life Insurance.
• Memberships Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to one professional institution relevant to your work.
• Celebrate Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15 + years Service

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics and in full compliance with all laws and legislations.