Summary
RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This rewarding 3 year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines.
Wage
£17,000 a year
Starting salary of £17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Pension and private single medical cover.
Training course
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. In the 3rd year at the site the apprentice will follow a shift pattern which will be 7 days on / 7 days off.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Friday 1 August
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
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 Engineering Technician qualification.
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 businesses. 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
Where you’ll work
Galloper Windfarm
Harwich
CO12 4GD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Your training course
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
* Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
* Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
* Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
* Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
* Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
* Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
* Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
* Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
* Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
* Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
* Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
* Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
* Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
* Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
* Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
* Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
* Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
* Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
* Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
* Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
* Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques.
* Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
* Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
* Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
* Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
* Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
* Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
* Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
* Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
* Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
* Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
* Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
* Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
* Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
* Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
* Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
* Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
* Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
* Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
* Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
* Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
* Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
* Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
* Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
* Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques.
* Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
* Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Your training plan
The first year will be classroom based at IPS International training facility, in Rochester. The 2nd year will be a blend of classroom and site based training and the 3rd year will consist of full time on-site training at Galloper Offshore Wind Farm operated at Harwich.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C and above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Team working
* Willing to learn
* Interest in Engineering
* Able to work at height
* Willing to work shifts
* Live within an hour of site
* Able to work at sea
Other requirements
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.** Accommodation/Travel: Accommodation whilst at college will be provided with the costs of hotel/rent and utilities being paid by RWE. During term time, there will be a reasonable allowance for food and drink while away from home. Also RWE will pay for travel costs for journeys home at the weekends.