Wind Turbine Troubleshooter / Japan

We are a specialist recruitment & mobilisation consultancy headquartered in the City of London. We specialise in senior and highly technical positions across the engineering, technology and construction sectors worldwide.

Position - WTG Troubleshooter (Onshore Wind Farm)

Role Summary

Wind turbine service technicians specialize in the operation and maintenance of wind turbines so they can be used to produce wind-powered electricity. Their work involves installing new turbines and performing routine maintenance to ensure the wind turbines are working correctly. These technicians also respond when a wind turbine isn't working properly and are responsible for performing repairs once they determine the cause of the problem

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
2. Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
3. Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
4. Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
5. Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
6. Test electrical components of wind systems with devices such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
7. Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
8. Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
9. Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.

Qualifications / Requirements:

1. Fluent in English language
2. At least 2 years experience and knowledge of onshore wind farms with installation and mechanical completion of wind turbine generators.
3. Experienced in commissioning Wind Turbines
4. Intermediate computer skills
5. Flexibility in working hours
6. Positive attitude and approach to day to day duties
7. Demonstrated initiative to increase efficiency in operations
8. Driver's licence required
9. A strong commitment to ensure safety and safe working environments

If interested and suitable or would like further information regarding this position, please respond directly to me with an updated CV.