Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - Fleet Service

We will provide a comprehensive and well supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on site working with our technicians. Full completion of the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ level 3 qualification in wind turbine operations and maintenance and a level 3 diploma in wind turbine maintenance.

Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team focused on specific offshore wind farms. Enrolled candidates will learn to carry out all aspects of wind turbine maintenance including scheduled, unscheduled, proactive, and troubleshooting maintenance on wind turbines.

Your hard work will ensure our wind farms continue to deliver power to households and business. It is a rewarding job that allows you to work on highly advanced machinery in a demanding environment. Once trained you will be working at sea, in all weathers and at height, using heavy, complex mechanical and electrical equipment. You will be required to adhere to the protocol of Health and Safety in all aspects of your work.

Initially the focus will be upon learning and developing engineering knowledge through education and training. However, examples of the tasks covered as technicians in the longer term include:

Electro/Mechanical problem solving of wind turbines working in small teams at height in remote locations with user manuals as reference. Working with advanced mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment in a safe manner. Planning in advance what tools, spares and materials are required for each job they do. Fault finding and diagnosis of wind turbine main component condition to assist in determining if site repair is possible or whether the unit requires exchange. Ongoing personal development and training to become a multi skilled technician that will cover all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of the wind turbines.

Training:

The first 2 years will be at one of our two apprenticeship providers Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl in North Wales or IPS International, Rochester. 

The 3rd year will consist of on-site training from the Fleet Servicing Service Operations Vessel which supports turbine maintenance at Greater Gabbard and London Array windfarms in the UK along with Amrumbank, Kaskasi and Nordsee Ost windfarms in Germany.

Training Outcome:
The prospects of gaining a fulltime position are excellent, RWE has provided a fulltime position to all the apprentices who have successfully completed the course.

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. In their final year the apprentices will follow a shift pattern which will be 7 days on / 7 days off.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Willing to learn,Interest in Engineering,Able to work at height,Able to work at sea,Willing to travel abroad,Willing to work shifts