Do you have technical mind and would like to became a part of our Electrical operation Department? Join Vestas as an Electrical Operations Safety Engineer!Region NCE > SBU NCE > Electrical Operations Part of Operations Development, Electrical Operations NCE are an agile department that work closely with all operational stakeholders. Primarily responsible for maintaining WTSR standards and helping enforce Safe System of Work practices within the offshore NCE region to ensure personnel safety is kept as the highest priority. As an Electrical Operations Safety Engineer you will support the implementation, enforcement and maintenance of the Vestas Safe System of Work (SSoW) and Electrical Safety standards for Service sites, upgrades/ retrofits and Special Projects where required ensuring a safe and controlled environment on Vestas Offshore wind farm sites throughout the NCE region.
Responsibilities - Following, understanding, advising and implementing local procedures on Control of Hazardous Energy / Electrical Safety standards, particularly to areas where alternative safe systems / methods of work may or shall be applied
- Liaising with Platform Management/ relevant stakeholders on technical, processes and legislative issues being focused to ensure timescales are met
- Supporting in new procedure implementation and making sure that all personnel are properly trained/inducted in their use and application as defined by their roles and levels of responsibilities/authorization
- Delivering initial and refresher operational training/ guidance to ensure personnel understand and maintain high standards in the implementation of WTSR
- Working within various subgroups (RUK/ CoHE) raising important issues and acting accordingly
- Supporting all documentation and record keeping associated with the Control of Hazardous Energy / Electrical Safety program (including creating, reviewing and approving of Approved Written Procedures in line with Vestas WTSR Management instructions
- Providing technical support to Site Management, Supervisors and Technicians
Qualifications - Electrical/ mechanical education i.e. HNC Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, NVQ L4, C&G full technological certificate/diploma, or other relevant education/ experience in the field of electrical engineering
- Knowledge of EN 50110-1 Operation of Electrical Installations / EAWR and other European Standards applicable for the region of employment
- Previous Wind industry technical & operational experience working with Vestas Wind Turbines desirable
- Three years practical experience with electrical safety & Experience of working as an Authorised Technician (WTSR ) or Authorising Engineer
- Good knowledge of WTSR, HV Safety Rules, similar Safe Systems of Work, supporting procedures and documentation
- Authorization Panel experience
- Good communication and presentation skills in English
Competencies - Safety conscious
- Ability to coordinate and direct a team
- Methodical approach with an ability to prioritize tasks
- Interpersonal skills and a development-oriented mind-set
- A personality, who can influence and supervise other in a positive manner
- Able to work unsupervised
- Concise, systematic, detail oriented and persistent
What we offer We offer the great opportunity of joining a committed team within an international environment, that plays an important role in guiding the energy transition. You can expect to join a team that supports you and is always open for new ideas within a discussion-oriented culture. You will have an important impact on achieving the short-, mid-, and long-term goals of our region.
Additional information This role will operate from our service base in UK, Belgium, The Netherlands or Germany.
We look forward to seeing your application as soon as possible, as interviews will be held on a regular basis. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 15th of July2024. All inquiries are treated confidentially.
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About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
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