Job Roles

OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN

Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians help install, maintain, and repair wind turbines out at sea. This role is hands-on, active, and vital to Scotland’s growing renewable energy industry. You’ll work on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in offshore environments. It’s a great match for people who enjoy practical problem-solving, working with their hands, and being part of a team to help deliver Scotland’s Net Zero future.

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  • Inspections and servicing
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Safe offshore operations
  • Mechanical and electrical repairs
  • Record keeping

 

  • Location: Offshore Scotland
  • Height: Up to 150m above sea level
  • Teams: 2-4 technicians
  • Work Pattern: 2 weeks on and two weeks off
  • Travel to work: Crew Transfer Vessel (daily), Service Offshore Vessel (staying onboard) and helicopter.

Essential

  • Mechanical/Electrical aptitude
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Safety awareness

Useful

  • Hydraulics
  • Rope Access

Mandatory

  • GWO Basic Safety Training

  • Offshore Medical

  • Sea Survival

  • Safety Awareness

Desirable

  • HNC/HND Engineering

  • GWO Technical Training

Living and working at sea on a Service Operations Vessel

Recommended training courses

Use the links below to find out more about the various courses and apprenticeships on offer from a number of providers. 

Global Offshore Wind training

HNC Electrical Engineering

Wind Turbine Systems

Modern Apprenticeships

The video on the right from offshore wind developer, Orsted, will give you an idea of what being offshore for two weeks at a time entails. Wind Turbine Technician, Georgia Grace describes her role working on an Service Operations Vessel (SOV) serving the Race Bank wind farm.   

A Day In The Life Of Wind Turbine Engineer, Stephen Fisher

Entry routes and salary levels

Entry Route

  • Apprenticeships

  • College (HNC/HND)

  • University (Engineering)

  • Oil and Gas industry transfer (Energy transition)

  • In-house programmes

Salary and progression

Salary Range (Scotland)

  • Entry - £28K-35K

  • Experienced - £35K-45K

  • Lead - £45K-55K

Career Path

  • Senior Technician

  • HV Tech/Blade Specialist

  • O&M Supervisor