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Offshore Service Technician
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Offshore Service Technician
Service & Maintenance Technician – Offshore Windfarm (Global Offshore)
Ready to contribute to renewable energy while servicing mechanical and electrical systems? Vestas is seeking skilled experts to support our offshore windfarm operations in the North-East of Scotland.
Join our Service UK Team on our crew transfer vessel (SOV) in Global Offshore’s Seagreen Blue Shift, where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our windfarms remain operational through troubleshooting, maintenance, and fault diagnosis.
Reporting directly to the SOV Shift Manager, this role requires a combination of technical expertise, safety awareness, and collaborative teamwork. You’ll work in a fast-paced offshore environment, maintaining electrical and mechanical systems while adhering to Vestas’ Quality, HSE, and Operational Procedures.
About the Role
Location: North-East of Scotland (operating from an SOV – Self-Propelled Offshore Vessel)
Schedule: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rota
Key Responsibilities:
- Compliance: Adhere to Vestas’ Health & Safety, Quality, and Operational Procedures
- Maintenance & Service:
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical faults offshore
- Perform maintenance and service activities on windfarm systems
- Operational Management:
- Monitor operations daily and facilitate remote fault finding via online systems
- Work within Vestas ERP System (SAP)
- ** Documentation & Reporting:**
- Raise work orders, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), quality cases, and learning opportunities
- Log time, materials, consumables, and quality findings
A hands-on, problem-solving role requiring technical precision, safety focus, and team collaboration.
*Responsibilities & Key Activities
- Fault Finding & Diagnosis: Systematically identify and resolve issues in both OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and field-installed systems
- Remote Support Coordination: Utilise online monitoring systems for proactive remote fault detection
- Procedure Adherence: Ensure all activities comply with Vestas internal policies and industry standards
- Work Order Management: Utilise SAP and Vestas’ ERP system for planning and task completion
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional experience servicing or maintaining electrical or mechanical systems (preferably in an offshore environment)
- Technical qualifications in one of the following:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- C&G technical or equivalent
- Qualifications must meet NVQ L4, HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent standards
- Full Driver’s License (validated for work purposes)
- Good command of spoken and written English (essential for offshore teamwork)
Competencies
- Problem-Solving Orientation: Capable of diagnosing faults, triaging issues, and implementing effective solutions
- Prioritisation & Time Management: Ability to handle fast-paced, high-stakes tasks while maintaining focus
- Safety Culture: Zero-tolerance for risk-taking; unwavering commitment to HSE protocols
- Collaboration: Works effectively in a team environment, mentally and physically
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities, reports honestly and proactively
- Resilience: Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in an offshore operational context
What We Offer
- Supported professional growth with opportunities to develop skills in renewable energy and offshore operations
- Attractive benefits package, including:
- Enhanced private healthcare coverage
- Pension scheme contribution
- Discounts on Vestas gift offerings for employees
- Collaborative environment – Build relationships with a team dedicated to sustainability
- Impactful work – Accelerate progress towards a greener future in global offshore wind energy
- Einstein@Work (Vestas’ employee perks platform)
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Additional Information
$ Full-Time Position on a 2 Weeks On, 2 Weeks Off Rotational Shift
$ Application Deadline: July 11th (submissions after this date will not be considered)
$ Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis
$ Vestas is committed to a fair and diverse hiring process:
- All candidates are evaluated solely on their professional experience, education, and technical skills
- No personal information (dates of birth, gender, marital status, etc.) should be included in your application, to ensure an unbiased assessment
$ Beware of fraudulent emails claiming to be from Vestas – please review Vestas’ Anti-Fraud Resources here to avoid scams.
About Vestas
Vestas is the global leader in wind energy solutions, specializing in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing both onshore and offshore windfarms.
- World leader in wind power (~185 GW of installed capacity across 90+ countries)
- 40+ years of experience and expertise in wind energy innovation
- 30,000+ employees worldwide, united by a shared vision for a sustainable future
$ Our Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEIB): “Expertise and talent come in many forms—every perspective powers progress.”
$ All employees are valued for their unique skills, and Vestas strongly encourages applications from all backgrounds, regardless of prior assumptions about ‘fitness’ for technical roles.
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