Year in Industry - Operations Engineering

About the role

• Gain experience across the full scope of offshore wind farm operations, including safety management and reporting.
• Work with stakeholders across the business and within the joint venture partnership.
• Analyse turbine faults and recommend modifications to maximise output and performance.
• Identify and document operational risks.
• Support daily site fault reporting, work planning and technical decision-making.
• Lead a high-profile continuous improvement project, including budget, contract and contractor management.
• Help maintain and operate the wind farm efficiently to power hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the UK.
• Contribute to team decisions and deliver a tangible impact on the business.

Job requirements and experience

• Ongoing degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Eligibility to complete a year in industry placement as part of the degree programme.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise workloads independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence working in a diverse team and engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required, with travel expenses covered.
• Motivation is crucial; your cover letter will tell us why you´re a suitable candidate for this opportunity, and how it aligns with your studies & career plans.
• At least five years of residence in the UK due to potential National Security Vetting requirements.

Your benefits

• A salary aligned with the Real Living Wage.
• Hands-on experience supporting the Growing Green mission.
• Responsibility for meaningful work and key projects from day one.
• Mentoring and a structured development programme alongside other placement students.
• Collaboration with colleagues from across the global business.
• An environment built on trust, respect and openness to new ideas.
• Comprehensive professional training, including Global Wind Organisation certification, Wind Turbine Safety Rules training and in-house technical training.

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