Monitoring and controlling offshore wind farms through advanced digital systems.
Overview
Offshore Wind SCADA Technicians maintain and manage the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used to monitor and control offshore wind turbines, substations, and supporting infrastructure. These systems collect real-time operational data from across the wind farm, allowing operators to detect faults, optimise performance, and ensure safe operation.
SCADA technicians combine IT, networking, automation, and electrical knowledge to keep offshore wind farms running efficiently. This is a highly technical role that sits at the intersection of digital technology and renewable energy operations.
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- Monitor offshore wind farm operations through SCADA systems.
- Maintain communication networks linking turbines, substations, and control rooms.
- Diagnose and resolve SCADA system faults or alarms.
- Support remote turbine monitoring and performance optimisation.
- Maintain servers, software systems, and network infrastructure.
- Ensure cybersecurity protocols are followed.
- Work with engineers to integrate new equipment or software updates.
- Maintain documentation and system logs
Location:
- Onshore wind farm control centres.
- Offshore wind turbines and substations (for maintenance visits).
- Operations and maintenance (O&M) bases along the Scottish coast.
Work Pattern:
- Standard working hours for many roles.
- Some positions operate on shift patterns for 24/7 monitoring.
- Occasional offshore trips for system maintenance.
Conditions:
- Combination of office-based digital monitoring and technical fieldwork.
- Working with complex digital and industrial control systems.
- Safety-critical environments offshore.
Team Structure:
You will work alongside:
- Wind turbine technicians
- Electrical engineers
- Control room operators
- IT and cyber-security specialists
- Offshore operations teams
Essential Skills
- SCADA systems knowledge.
- Industrial networking and communications systems.
- Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
- Electrical and control systems understanding.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Attention to detail.
Useful Skills
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge.
- Cyber-security awareness for industrial systems.
- Data analysis and performance monitoring.
- IT infrastructure and server management.
- Remote monitoring systems.
Apprenticeships
- Electrical or automation apprenticeships
- Control systems or instrumentation apprenticeships
College/University Routes
- Electrical Engineering
- Control & Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Computer Networking / IT Systems
Industry Transition Routes
- Oil & gas automation systems
- Power generation control systems
- Manufacturing automation
- Utilities network operations
Typically Required
- HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or IT
- Experience with industrial automation systems
Offshore & Safety Certifications
- GWO Basic Safety Training
- Offshore medical
- Sea Survival
- Working at Height