Wind turbine technician

[jake1983]

escargot said:

Sure Jake, fire it over.

Hi Escargot,

Sent you a PM did you get it? How do you want me to send it across as it won't let you attach anything to a PM on here?

Thanks,

Jake

[Curtains00]

Capita said:

A chap told me that Siemens were now looking for qualified sparks and mechanics in their recruitment windows rather than turbine techs who have a bit of experience but not the quals - kind of ties in with what you & escargot have posted, **And i would also guess if true that the O&M's would also have to be taking on 'qualified' personal in the relevant area (elec or mech) as when working on Siemens projects, Siemens would possibly start knocking back staff without the relevant quals** Thats just a pure guess BTW, but cant see them wanting to take on qualified techs themselves and then have unqualified but experienced O&M techs.

Regarding CV's, I keep feeling like I need to change mine as i'm not having a great deal of success - yet Ive had good to very positive feedback regarding my CV, but I don't get interviews. Ive had good comments and feedback regarding my experience, training & qualifications, ive got the job specs for a couple of jobs ive applied for/interested in and made sure every requirement was met......and still naff all

Hi Capita,

Just wondering what your experience quals are like, with you not having much luck and having been trying for much longer than me?? Should I be giving up sooner rather than later on this employment path??

Cheers

Edited by Curtains00 on Saturday 3rd March 22:15

[Capita]

Curtains00 said:

Hi Capita,

Just wondering what your experience quals are like, with you not having much luck and having been trying for much longer than me?? Should I be giving up sooner rather than later on this employment path??

Cheers

Edited by Curtains00 on Saturday 3rd March 22:15

Don't ever give up on anything you want to do mate.

Experience wise, the fat end of 20 years electrical & mechanical installation & commissioning of rotating machinery, fault finding on electrical & mechanical systems, multi voltage control panels(3ph 415v max, with control voltages of 240,48,24ac/24dc depending on machine) , PLC controls, frequency inverters, current sensing units, sensors/switches & switchgear, drive couplings, motors, gearboxes, pumps, checking/adjusting program parameters using HMI's, cable routing on machinery & control panel wiring, chemical dosing systems, pressure vessels, all pretty much outdoor work & at height. Quals wise, just the usual C&G sparks quals, 16th & 17th edition, test & inspection (2391.....not the watered down 2392), plus other bits and bobs ....just polishing off an NVQ3 in elec install since nvq3's seem to be a desirable nowadays, IOSH working & managing safely, CCNSG & SPA safety passport, hse first aid at work,RUK working at height & rescue training, BOSIET offshore survival.....cant think what else.

Dont get me wrong, I know its not 100% perfect for WTG construction roles, but I would have hoped that at least got an interview somewhere along the way, but its a hard nut to crack and competition is tough, just got to keep plugging away!!

Re: the DONG job, their website or the application procedure says that they are unable to give feedback for unsuccessful applicants.

[Curtains00]

Capita said:

Don't ever give up on anything you want to do mate.

Experience wise, the fat end of 20 years electrical & mechanical installation & commissioning of rotating machinery, fault finding on electrical & mechanical systems, multi voltage control panels(3ph 415v max, with control voltages of 240,48,24ac/24dc depending on machine) , PLC controls, frequency inverters, current sensing units, sensors/switches & switchgear, drive couplings, motors, gearboxes, pumps, checking/adjusting program parameters using HMI's, cable routing on machinery & control panel wiring, chemical dosing systems, pressure vessels, all pretty much outdoor work & at height. Quals wise, just the usual C&G sparks quals, 16th & 17th edition, test & inspection (2391.....not the watered down 2392), plus other bits and bobs ....just polishing off an NVQ3 in elec install since nvq3's seem to be a desirable nowadays, IOSH working & managing safely, CCNSG & SPA safety passport, hse first aid at work,RUK working at height & rescue training, BOSIET offshore survival.....cant think what else.

Dont get me wrong, I know its not 100% perfect for WTG construction roles, but I would have hoped that at least got an interview somewhere along the way, but its a hard nut to crack and competition is tough, just got to keep plugging away!!

Re: the DONG job, their website or the application procedure says that they are unable to give feedback for unsuccessful applicants.

Bloody hell Capita,

Thought I had a few quals!! So are you still not having any luck ?? Or have you found something?? I was actually considering having my CV written for me by a pro?? see if that helps sell me. Did you do the BOSIET, safety passports & RUK at height courses yourself?? If so where and has it helped at all.

Cheers

[Curtains00]

jake1983 said:

Hi Escargot,

Sent you a PM did you get it? How do you want me to send it across as it won't let you attach anything to a PM on here?

Thanks,

Jake

Jake,
Could you tell me if you recieved an email off Dong with details of there company prior to the rejection email?? Just been reading about others that have applied and not heared anything before the rejection and then others who first recieved an email with the company information in??

Cheers

[Capita]

Curtains00 said:

Jake,
Could you tell me if you recieved an email off Dong with details of there company prior to the rejection email?? Just been reading about others that have applied and not heared anything before the rejection and then others who first recieved an email with the company information in??

Cheers

I got the email with the company info in when I applied. I just assumed it was an auto response after applications had been submitted and validated.

[escargot]

jake1983 said:

escargot said:

Sure Jake, fire it over.

Hi Escargot,

Sent you a PM did you get it? How do you want me to send it across as it won't let you attach anything to a PM on here?

Thanks,

Jake

Hi Jake, it hasn't come through for some reason. I'll PM you with my email address and you can send it to me directly.

Cheers.

[windman2011]

Lads, the Port of Mostyn and Barrow jobs are back open for applications.

Good Luck

[Capita]

And these guys are recruiting - www.ven-to.com

Not sure if they will take on transferable techs but won't do any harm to ask

[Capita]

Curtains00 said:

Bloody hell Capita,

Thought I had a few quals!! So are you still not having any luck ?? Or have you found something?? I was actually considering having my CV written for me by a pro?? see if that helps sell me. Did you do the BOSIET, safety passports & RUK at height courses yourself?? If so where and has it helped at all.

Cheers

Hey Curtains, I did CCNSG, Working & height & rescue, BOSIET (inc HUET & ebs), 3 day first aid, IOSH Working, IOSH managing safely all self funded (I have self funded the NVQ3 and other stuff in the past also), Luckily for me something cropped up where the funds became available so I decided to invest some of it in myself, so technically while it cost me the ££££ to do the courses (plus accom + car hire etc) It didn't cost me anything to the point where I has lost out on anything if that makes sense - I was also planning to self fund siemens tech 2&3 myself if I hadn't been given the nod about a position coming up over the weekend.

Unfortunately,the position that is coming up It isn't on the turbines, which has really placed me in a huge dilemma as I have wanted to get involved in the wind turbine game for a long time, and have invested plenty of time, effort and now money to transfer industries. The position does provide plenty of scope for personal development & career progression, guaranteed annual pay rise, generous holiday entitlement etc and would also be split between hands on and office based planning/projects/ and also slightly touching on HSE roles, which is somewhere I wanted to see myself in the turbine game but 5 years down the line & it is also within 5 miles of home. Without getting into my life story, the last couple of years haven't been the best in terms of job satisfaction, or happiness at where I am, so if this position becomes a job offer before anything concrete within the WTG industry then I will be all over it like a tramp on a pork pie.

Now, in my humble opinion, is the time to be really making yourself know to all the companies likely to give you a shot as 2012 is going to be a big year, Ive been researching and looking into the WTG business for over 12 months now but its only the last 6 ish months or so where I have been in a position where changing jobs was a possibility & trying to make the contacts and get in the training i wanted (had to wait for this years annual leave to do most) weren't really the best time to be seeking employment so although I haven't got in yet, I am very confident I could/would within the next 2 months.

The training I did, all of it is still going to be a direct benefit to me, other than the bosiet so I have no regrets shelling out for it. Siemens for example would pay for all your training, as do a number of other companies, but it would be a help to get in with an O&M, as it shows your commitment, desire & that you see yourself as a sound investment as most people aren't going to waste a couple of K if they didn't believe in themselves, it also saves them money that they don't need to pay out on training, as well as the time they would be loosing, so it depends on where your aiming to get in. You could end up spending 2-4K and then have to redo the training if say siemens took you on and put you through the 7 week training centre routine........or that 2k could be what gets you your break and gets you in the industry to start getting the experience then you can apply to other companies/positions once your in - its a gamble but worth it if it gets you where you want to go.

In terms of where, I did my OPITO Bosiet at Fylde nautical college - also had offshore medical done whilst staying there, I did the Renewable UK working at height & rescue at Heightec in kendal, the CCNSG can be done all over but I went to alliance learning in bolton, and the 3 day first aid is run all over the shop - check out your local college or st johns / red cross etc

Feel free to PM with any questions etc and if theres anything I can help with I'd be more than happy to pass on info etc I have got over the last 12 months or so.

[minimi]

Hi Gents i have worked offshore for siemens O&M and currently work offshore for Dong O&M. If you want some honest straight forward advice just ask and il endevour to anwser !

[Srig]

I have recently had an interview with Siemens for a trainee wind turbine technician role but not had a reply off
Them and it's been two wks now, is this common or should I take it I've been unsuccessful! Any advice would
Be much appreciated.

[minimi]

If you applied 2 weeks ago you should have recieved an acknowledgement but offers for interviews probably wont be sent until after the advertised posts closing date.If you need to know whats going on i would suggest a polite follow up e mail enquiring about the progress of your current application. You can create an account with Siemens UK careers website and post your cv and personal details with them which could make you more visible to them as a candidate .

[minimi]

Which site have you applied for ???

[Srig]

I've applied for the Rhyl, Northwales site. I've had my inverview just not heard
Nothing back and if I log into the Siemens web site it says application in process.
I know the saying no news is good news but this is driving me mad, if I was unsuccessful
Surely they would still contact me??

[minimi]

Thats a big site mate with hundreds of applcants . I would assume that they are shortlisting the people they interviewed and will approach people with offers at a later date depending on when the site is going to be operational and what spaces are available for training you all up in newcastle, will probably have an impact on how soon they offer you a position.I would definately consider calling or sending an email for feedback at least then you will have an idea of whats going on .

[Srig]

That's reassuring thanks for the advice. Fingers crossed its good news.

[Curtains00]

Srig said:

I have recently had an interview with Siemens for a trainee wind turbine technician role but not had a reply off
Them and it's been two wks now, is this common or should I take it I've been unsuccessful! Any advice would
Be much appreciated.

Hi,

Just wondering if you could give me any details about the interview process?? What sort of questions etc??

Good luck with your application.

Cheers

[WAFU05]

Hi guys, I just left the Navy after 7 years service (Aircraft Technician) and applied for a job with Dong Energy, as a Wind Turbine Technician. I sent my CV in early December 2011 and was invited to attend the first and second stage interviews, and have been offered the job starting in May (7 weeks ish), over the moon and it was the first and only job I applied for since applying for voluntary redundancy, I have been very fortunate.

If I can help anyone to buff their CV/Covering Letter and give a few pointers for interviews, please let me know and I will get back to you soon.

Regards,

Shippers

[allanc82]

hi there my names allan im a solar pv installer (roofer to trade), ihave been involved in the renewable industry for just over a year now but with the uncertanty of the solar sector i have been looking to move into another part of the industry. i am used to working away for long periods at a time working from thurso to london and everywhere in between. i have a genuine interest in the renewable industry and have always worked as part of at least a team of 2 up to 50 working on live sites, i have just obtained my BOSIET, UK offshore medical MIST and banksman and slinger.I am used to working at heights preparing risk assesment, method statements,permits and applying health and safety policies to a high standard. I am hoping to start a career in the offshore wind sector at an entry level and will work anywhere in the world. I have a recent c.v. and have references. thanks.