Wind Farm Technician

Job description

Foster a positive, collaborative and safety-first working environment. Support the Site Manager and Lead Technician in delivering Statkraft's operational requirements. Execute maintenance, repairs and fault-finding activities across Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment. Ensure contractual and customer service obligations are met. Utilise maintenance systems and reporting tools to support performance and continuous improvement. Provide hands-on technical support for multi-brand wind turbine and power delivery systems. Promote a strong health and safety culture, including the authority to stop work where necessary. Participate in all required operational, technical and safety training programmes. Maintain relevant authorisations and competencies, including AT and SAP status. Flexible working hours, including participation in an on-call rota. Provide secondary support to the on-call Technician whenever required. Full UK driving licence required. Willingness to travel at short notice as business needs dictate. Ability to interpret and work from wind turbine electrical, mechanical and hydraulic schematics, technical manuals, procedures and regulatory documentation. Competent in high-voltage operations as part of Balance of Plant (BoP) activities and responsibilities. Enthusiastic about learning and adopting new technologies and industry developments. A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes: An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society Professional and personal development in an exciting global company A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background Hybrid working Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation. Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability. Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have 6,200 employees in 20 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. We are currently seeking an experienced Wind Farm Technician to join Statkraft's Operations team. This is a key hands-on role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our wind farm assets, helping to maximise performance and energy generation. The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day maintenance and servicing of wind turbine generators across a range of multi-brand platforms. Responsibilities include carrying out planned and corrective maintenance activities, adhering to the highest safety standards and supporting the ongoing operational excellence of our wind farms. Working closely with the Site Manager and Lead Technician, the Wind Farm Technician will play a vital role in delivering contractual commitments, meeting operational targets and maintaining Statkraft's high standards of performance, quality and safety. This role is based in Thurso and the successful candidate will need to be located within a reasonable commuting distance of the site or be willing to relocate to the area.