Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician

Base Location: Athea & Dromada Windfarms, West Limerick

Salary: €35,500- €56,500 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | 37.5 Hours

The role

As a Wind Turbine Technician, you'll play a key role working with a team of Technicians who take pride in the operation and maintenance of the SSE Renewables fleet. These opportunities are open to entry level technicians looking to start a career in Renewables through to Enhanced Wind Turbine Technician looking to drive the change to Net Zero.

Working at Athea and Dromada offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking renewable energy team, contributing directly to Ireland’s sustainable future while operating in a dynamic and safety-focused environment.

You will

• Utilise information from our maintenance management system to perform scheduled maintenance and fault rectification on our fleet of turbines
• Ensure the fleet is operating at their optimum capacity.
• Deliver, along with other members of the team, wind turbine maintenance for SSE Renewable Operations driven by four key performance measures, SHE, Capability, Quality and Cost.

You have

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have

• A minimum NFQ Level 6 in a Mechanical/Electrical discipline or equivalent, and to have served a recognised apprenticeship/trade.
• Demonstrable experience of servicing, fault finding and repairing of Wind Turbine Generators or the equivalent experience with heavy plant in your current sector.
• A current GWO basic training certification would be highly beneficial, but training can be provided.
• A strong understanding of the application and use of safe systems of work, including working in accordance with Wind Turbine Safety Rules is preferred.

To ensure the site is operating efficiently throughout the year, you may be expected to participate in a scheduled standby rota. If you do participate, it's expected you would be required one week in four. Additional payments relating to this will be available.

Due to the nature of the role and having safety in mind at all times, the position will be site based at the wind farm and the successful candidate must reside or be willing to reside within a circa 45 minute commuting distance to Newcastle West to take up the position, with a full, valid Driver License.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy VHI private healthcare and discounted VHI Dental Insurance. 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays as well as our Holiday + offering that entitles employees to purchase up to 14 extra holidays per year. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. A new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact andrew.duncan2@sse.com / 00441738 275847 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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