Competitive package available, commensurate with experience.
Senior Offshore Technician at Principle Power
Location: Competitive package available, commensurate with experience.
Education Required: Completed a recognized apprenticeship, or NVQ Level 3 qualification, in electrical or mechatronics discipline, with proven experience.
Position start: ASAP
About Principle Power:
Principle Power is a leading global technology and services provider for the floating offshore wind energy market. The WindFloat, the company’s globally and proven floating platform technology, enables offshore wind turbines to be sited in any water depth or seabed condition, unlocking offshore wind potential worldwide and allowing projects to harvest the best wind resources. Principle Power acts as a trusted partner to developers, independent power producers, utilities, and EPCs, supporting its customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their projects. With 105 MW of cumulative capacity in operation or under advanced development and a multi-GW commercial pipeline globally, Principle Power is the market leader in floating offshore wind technology.
General Description:
The Senior Offshore Technician performs installation, commissioning, and O&M activities for several WindFloat projects in Europe. This position is expected to support local teams operating where O&M contracts have been secured. The Senior Offshore Technician will work with PPI’s Engineering team, client, and contractors to plan and execute the installation, commissioning, and operations of commercial wind farms.
This position reports to the Site Manager.
Main Accountabilities:
* Routine Maintenance:
o Plan and execute IMR activities on WindFloat platforms and associated equipment, ensuring continued reliability and performance of the platforms.
o Support projects in other locations when needed, including planning, refinement of procedures, and on-site operations.
* Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnosing and addressing technical issues and faults in WindFloat systems, which may involve troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, welding/structural, or control system problems and making on-the-spot repairs.
* Safety Compliance: Adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines for personal safety and the safety of the team. Senior offshore technicians often play a leadership role in promoting a safety-first culture among the crew.
* Data Collection and Reporting:
o Collecting data on platform performance and maintenance activities, which is critical for identifying trends, optimizing maintenance schedules, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
o Monitor and track component health through condition monitoring, remote diagnostics, and onsite inspection.
* Calibrations and Testing: Collecting data on platform performance and maintenance activities, which is critical for identifying trends, optimizing maintenance schedules, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
* Emergency Response: Being prepared to respond to emergencies.
* Team Leadership: Providing guidance and leadership to a team of offshore technicians, including assigning tasks, overseeing work quality, and ensuring that maintenance activities are conducted safely and efficiently.
* Inventory Management: Managing inventory of spare parts and tools to ensure that necessary components are available for maintenance and repairs, minimizing downtime.
* Environmental Compliance: Ensuring that all maintenance and repair activities adhere to environmental regulations, including proper disposal of waste materials and minimizing the impact on marine ecosystems.
* Communication:
o Maintaining open and effective communication with onshore support teams, fellow technicians, and management regarding maintenance activities, equipment status, and any issues that may arise.
o Coordinate works to be performed with clients and other contractors; participate in operational meetings, safety briefings.
* Documentation:
o Keeping detailed records of all maintenance activities, equipment inspections, repairs, and safety incidents.
o Prepare method statements according to the maintenance plan as respective risk assessments.
* Training and Mentorship:
o Providing training and mentorship to junior technicians to enhance their skills and safety awareness.
o Participation in recurrent work-related training; train and monitor clients and contractors (operations, HSE procedures).
o Assist in building a local operations team and contribute to the broader organizational development of the Offshore services group at Principle Power.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and procedures, enhance equipment reliability, and increase overall efficiency in offshore operations.
* Adherence to Procedures: Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance manuals while ensuring that the team does the same.
Minimum Requirements:
* 5 years’ experience in offshore environments.
* Hold a recognized apprenticeship/NVQ 3 in either Electrical or Mechatronics disciplines with strong technical expertise and experience.
* Possess a “Safety First” mentality.
* Strong attention to detail and execution excellence.
* Excellent troubleshooting ability.
* Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
* Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet-based program navigation.
* Capable of leading by example and enforcing safety protocols.
* Be a skilled communicator: providing clear instructions, sharing safety updates, reporting issues.
* Possess experience of emergency response, taking the lead in coordinating efforts and ensuring the safety of the team.
* Authorized to work in the UK.
* Fluent in spoken and written English.
* Ability and willingness to travel to any location where the company has active operations.
Preferred:
* Experience of Data Analysis related to maintenance activities and performance.
* GWO BST certified.
* Confined Space Entry Awareness with Breathing Apparatus.
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