Balance of Plant Technician
Scottishpower
permit processing
bop maintenance
site visits
hv switching
fault diagnosis
spare management
Requesting and processing the necessary permit to work documentation
As Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician, you will support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Windfarm assets (Foundations, Offshore Substation, Onshore Substation, Onsite base Facilities). This shall include preventative and corrective maintenance activities and include Onshore and Offshore working.
Accompany site visitors / HV Technicians and other site staff in site visits, Onshore and Offshore
The core duties for a Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician at East Anglia One will be to service, maintain and troubleshoot on all 102 Wind Turbine cranes and Turbine Foundation associated equipment. Wind turbine cranes include the use of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical equipment, Turbine foundations includes Electrical and Mechanical equipment.
Working closely with and helping to manage other Site Contractors, you will be involved with, and contribute with site working process, RAMS and site procedures.
Assisting and performing audits and inspections regularly, you will be required to assist in the execution of the BOP scheduled maintenance plan, inspections and maintenance of BOP spare parts and tools (Onshore).
As BOP Technicians will be tasked with minor projects which will contribute to appraisal targets set each year by their Line Manager, you will also assist with HV switching, isolation, earthing under the instruction of the SAP in accordance with ScottishPower Renewables High Voltage Safety Rules when required.
Additional BOP duties will include, but not limited to, assisting in maintenance tasks on our generation side Onshore and Offshore substations assisting the HV team and specialist Contractors.
Fault finding and troubleshooting to identify failure cause and determination of corrective action plans, you will assist in retro fit solutions and ideas liaising directly with our Engineering department for support.
Assist in the picking and checking of Offshore spares and tools to be used in the execution of work
electrical
mechanical
hydraulic
offshore wind
health & safety
planning
Working with a safe system of work, you will demonstrate a good work ethic, be self-disciplined and proactive, motivated to learn and develop within their role.
Technicians will require to undergo specific internal and external training courses
Based on the above, a trade skill is preferred in any Electrical, Mechanical or Hydraulic disciplines.
With a preferred background in Renewables Offshore Wind (training will be given to the right candidate), you will posses a strong Health and Safety standard and be willing to always challenge and enforce ScottishPower Renewables high safety culture to all staff and contractors.
Performing maintenance of cranes, you will hold knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical systems.
With strong planning and organisational skills, you will have reporting and communication skill with flexibility to adapt to the changing work environment.
Experienced in working in an Offshore Wind environment, you will possess experience of maintaining Electrical / Mechanical equipment.
Benefitso Further development and training opportunities available in other trade skillsets and disciplines for example Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic
Salary: Starting From £38,968 with up to 10% Annual Bonus and Single Healthcare
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%
o Training opportunities to be able to conduct control room operations
Training options available around Health and Safety qualifications
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
- Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
- Share Schemes
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