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Senior Offshore Technician, Aberdeen City
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Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
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.
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, playing 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 on-site 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.
* Communication:
o Maintaining open and effective communication with onshore support teams, fellow technicians, and management regarding maintenance activities and equipment status.
o Coordinate works to be performed with clients and other contractors; participate in operational meetings and 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 and respective Risk assessments.
* Training and Mentorship:
o Providing training and mentorship to junior technicians.
o Participation in recurrent work-related training; train and monitor clients and contractors.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and enhance equipment reliability.
* Adherence to Procedures: Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance manuals.
* 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.
* Capable of leading by example and enforcing safety protocols.
* Be a skilled communicator.
* Demonstrate experience in addressing unexpected issues in offshore environments.
* Possess experience of emergency response.
* Have a desire to work in a hybrid onshore/offshore environment.
* Be knowledgeable and experienced in multicultural and international environments.
* 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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