Senior Technician

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As a result of our continuous growth we are looking for a Senior Technician to join our Service offshore team in Eemshaven.

In this role you will be responsible for technical day to day on- and offshore operations reporting to the local Site Manager. You will be working Monday through Friday, including one or two days in our Eemshaven office.

Technician - and Customer management will play an integral part of the day to day role, so leadership and communication skills are vital. Accountable for providing technical, safety and leadership competence at a local level the role will support windfarm availability whilst executing planned maintenance.

You will set objectives and deliver agreed results that have direct impact within the job area. It is expected independently to explain technical facts, practices, etc. to others. Check for and identify problems to update or modify existing working methods within own function. Ensuring the Zero Harm policy and upholding Compliance guidelines is a prerequisite in this position.

What are the key responsibilities associated with the job?

• Technical planning of work, providing details such as documentation, tools, parts and time needed to complete a task;

• Advising coordinators / technicians / warehouse manager / site managers about technical scope;

• Day to day technical prioritization of unplanned work in wind turbine generator systems; 

• Advising about material that is needed for a specific troubleshoot event;

• Handling of technical cases;

• Work preparation long term (i.e. Retrofit / Service);

• Review / alignment new retrofits / customer bulletin (materials, resources) with back office;

• Writing specific work instructions, risk assessments, checklist if needed;

• Review, alignment, follow up Customer inspection reports;

• Preparation and if needed participation of technical toolbox topics based on Safety Alerts / Findings in the Field;

• Technical approval of completed works (incl. final release of completed checklist);

• Approval of working permits which involves technical as well as electrical skills like LV and HV. You will be the OIV-WV in the end.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• You have completed a secondary/vocational education;

• Advanced understanding of electrical & mechanical systems, all turbine components and systems;

• Understanding of the SGRE guidelines is a pre;

• Strong communication skills;

• You are flexible, proactive, result driven, you bring EHS and Quality awareness and you are customer focused;

• Advanced understanding of IT, SAP knowledge;

• Electrical skills, LV and HV are preferable;

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English (Advanced level). Additional languages are considered a benefit.

What do we offer?

A great place to work within a rapidly growing market. Recognition, opportunities and possibilities are key components of working at Siemens Gamesa. You can find more information on our website under “About us”.

• Competitive basic salary;

• 27 vacation days and 13 TCC (time credit compensation – “ADV”) days per year;

• 13th month;

• Pension;

• Various other benefits.

ContactInterested to join our safety and customer focused Service team within our innovative and professional working environment in Eemshaven? Don't waste time - apply now. Please submit your English application via the “Apply” button. If you have any questions please contact our Corporate Recruiter, Marjolein Velthuijzen, at number +31-613790644 or e-mail marjolein.velthuijzen.ext@siemensgamesa.com

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