Offshore Wind Turbine Service Technician (WTG) dfm
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Job Location:
Den Helder - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V.
To start on 02/03/2026full time permanent
Are you looking for a career in offshore wind energy As an offshore wind turbine technician youll have an important role in the operations & maintenance of our turbines. You will follow a 1-year training program that will consist of formal training and gaining work experience on an operational offshore wind farm. After that youll be ready to start working as an offshore wind technician on the 53 turbines of the OranjeWind wind farm the largest operational wind turbines in the world!
RWE is currently building the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands 85 kilometers off the coast of Den Helder with a capacity of 795 MW. It will feature the latest in wind turbine technology using the Vestas V236 15MW turbines. The windfarm will see first power in 2027.
We are looking for a significant number of technicians and will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. We are not only looking for experienced professionals but also for motivated people in their early careers. We also welcome applicants with (technical) experience from other industries interested in a career change into renewables.
About the role
Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of the wind turbines
Perform turbine component replacements and repairs
Carry out periodic service inspections
Perform troubleshooting and fault finding
Perform electrical work incl. switching (high and/or low voltage)
Work with mechanical hydraulic or electrical systems
Work with maintenance support systems (condition monitoring (remote) turbine control work order management etc) to log work and spare parts use
Support with modifications retrofits and main component exchanges
Your full first year will focus on training and on the job learning with our turbine manufacturer. During this period you are fully paid. Travel is required including gaining work experience on another existing offshore wind farm. These will be in or close to the Netherlands. After this first year the OranjeWind wind farm will be operational and youll be ready to start your work as a fully trained wind turbine technician. Youll work offshore in a shift system based on a Service Operation Vessel (SOV). The SOV team will work 14 days on and 14 days off and mobilise from the port of Den Helder.
Job requirements and experience
Completed education in mechanical / electrical engineering or similar (MBO 4 or equivalent)
Open to both early-career and experienced professionals - whether your experience comes from offshore wind or other industries we value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills.
Good knowledge of the English language (both oral and written)
Strong focus on Health and Safety
Ability to work constructively and positively as a team player with good communication skills.
Advanced problem-solving abilities
Good health and fitness to work in an offshore environment including working at height
- Must be eligible to work in the Netherlands
Your benefits
- Attractive remuneration plus additional benefits consisting of for example a flexible benefit budget and a collective insurance scheme
- Plenty of career opportunities within RWE Netherlands or worldwide
- Room to follow training courses in or outside your working area
- Travel cost reimbursement (NS Business Card and/or payment per kilometer driven)
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Any questions Contact HR: Sebastian Emmelot () Contact Business: Bart van der Wielen.
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender disability nationality ethnic and social origin religion/belief age sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters
RWE Offshore Wind a subsidiary of RWE AG is one of the worlds leading players in the field of offshore wind. We have more than 20 years of experience in the development construction and efficient operation of offshore wind farms. We currently operate 19 offshore wind farms making us the second largest operator worldwide in terms of total capacity. We are currently building four additional wind farms with a combined capacity of nearly 4.9 GW and are developing numerous other projects.
RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and addition we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve together.
RWE is leading the way to a modern energy world. With our investment and growth strategy we are contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lube Oil Systems
- Engineering Department
- Air Systems
- MW
- PMS
- PLC
- Auxiliary Systems
- Electronic Circuitry
- Limit Switches
- Mechanical Equipment
- Propulsion Plant
- fuel systems
- Intermediate Maintenance
- Administrative Procedures
- Air Compressors
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