Wind turbine technician
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Hi,
I am a fully qualified electrician looking for a career change, I am looking to become a wind turbine technician. Any information would be helpful regarding pointing me in the right direction to kick start my career.
I find its always helpful to contact people who are working in the trade as your knowledge is invaluable to a beginner like myself.
Many thanks
Ryan
I am a fully qualified electrician looking for a career change, I am looking to become a wind turbine technician. Any information would be helpful regarding pointing me in the right direction to kick start my career.
I find its always helpful to contact people who are working in the trade as your knowledge is invaluable to a beginner like myself.
Many thanks
Ryan
Hi all, i have no previous experience within the wind turbine industry but i am 100% committed to getting my foot in the door with a company.... I'm just after some help and guidance really that hopefully you guys can help me with.
the little research i have done has led me to believe there are a few things you need which are a must. I have found a company called Hightec that do a 5day Wind turbine technician core skills course which will cost £1072.80 and that includes all of this:
Provides sufficient knowledge to allow a person to work safely in wind turbines. Contains the full content from the RenewableUK 2 day course. Also covered during the course are: 1 Day Hub Rescue, 1 day HSE approved Emergency First Aid at Work, Manual Handling considerations and Wind Turbine Lifting Hoist Operations, covering the basic requirements for operating / using an internal hoist / crane. Additionally covered are: The elements of a Safe System of Work, including equipment selection and inspection, use of tools, risk assessment, method statements and emergency procedures. Evacuations and rescues using industry standard equipment are practised at height.
This course provides certification for the RenewableUK Working at Height & Rescue – Wind Turbines training standard & Global Wind Organisation (GWO) BST Working at Height module training standard.
is this a step in the right direction??? as I'm thinking of booking myself onto this course ASAP.
also can somebody give me some information on Siemans wind turbine Technician courses, as iv also been told this will benefit me greatly.
sorry about the length of message its just I'm a clean slate at the moment and looking for some guidance
MANY THANKS GUYS
the little research i have done has led me to believe there are a few things you need which are a must. I have found a company called Hightec that do a 5day Wind turbine technician core skills course which will cost £1072.80 and that includes all of this:
Provides sufficient knowledge to allow a person to work safely in wind turbines. Contains the full content from the RenewableUK 2 day course. Also covered during the course are: 1 Day Hub Rescue, 1 day HSE approved Emergency First Aid at Work, Manual Handling considerations and Wind Turbine Lifting Hoist Operations, covering the basic requirements for operating / using an internal hoist / crane. Additionally covered are: The elements of a Safe System of Work, including equipment selection and inspection, use of tools, risk assessment, method statements and emergency procedures. Evacuations and rescues using industry standard equipment are practised at height.
This course provides certification for the RenewableUK Working at Height & Rescue – Wind Turbines training standard & Global Wind Organisation (GWO) BST Working at Height module training standard.
is this a step in the right direction??? as I'm thinking of booking myself onto this course ASAP.
also can somebody give me some information on Siemans wind turbine Technician courses, as iv also been told this will benefit me greatly.
sorry about the length of message its just I'm a clean slate at the moment and looking for some guidance
MANY THANKS GUYS
Near RAF Marham there is a eco center where you can go up a turbine and see the inside
Capita said:
Actually, any turbine techs (or anyone else who steps foot on them) able to help me out with a few pics from inside the turbines for a college project I will be doing?
Ive chosen to do my project on wind turbines, from the early windmill harnessing wind power to todays modern beasts, would love a couple of pics from inside the nacelle of a couple of geared units and DD units, any further tech info much appreciated regards to outputs, grid connections etc etc to jazz my presentation up
Thanks in advance
Ive chosen to do my project on wind turbines, from the early windmill harnessing wind power to todays modern beasts, would love a couple of pics from inside the nacelle of a couple of geared units and DD units, any further tech info much appreciated regards to outputs, grid connections etc etc to jazz my presentation up
Thanks in advance
snake111 said:
Hi all, i have no previous experience within the wind turbine industry but i am 100% committed to getting my foot in the door with a company.... I'm just after some help and guidance really that hopefully you guys can help me with.
the little research i have done has led me to believe there are a few things you need which are a must. I have found a company called Hightec that do a 5day Wind turbine technician core skills course which will cost £1072.80 and that includes all of this:
Provides sufficient knowledge to allow a person to work safely in wind turbines. Contains the full content from the RenewableUK 2 day course. Also covered during the course are: 1 Day Hub Rescue, 1 day HSE approved Emergency First Aid at Work, Manual Handling considerations and Wind Turbine Lifting Hoist Operations, covering the basic requirements for operating / using an internal hoist / crane. Additionally covered are: The elements of a Safe System of Work, including equipment selection and inspection, use of tools, risk assessment, method statements and emergency procedures. Evacuations and rescues using industry standard equipment are practised at height.
This course provides certification for the RenewableUK Working at Height & Rescue – Wind Turbines training standard & Global Wind Organisation (GWO) BST Working at Height module training standard.
is this a step in the right direction??? as I'm thinking of booking myself onto this course ASAP.
also can somebody give me some information on Siemans wind turbine Technician courses, as iv also been told this will benefit me greatly.
sorry about the length of message its just I'm a clean slate at the moment and looking for some guidance
MANY THANKS GUYS
Depends on who you want to work for mate. That course will be a waste of money as most if not all of the big firms will send you on there own tailored training programme which will cover all of the above and more. Take a look back through the rest of the thread, there is some excellent advice from some of the posters from the industry.the little research i have done has led me to believe there are a few things you need which are a must. I have found a company called Hightec that do a 5day Wind turbine technician core skills course which will cost £1072.80 and that includes all of this:
Provides sufficient knowledge to allow a person to work safely in wind turbines. Contains the full content from the RenewableUK 2 day course. Also covered during the course are: 1 Day Hub Rescue, 1 day HSE approved Emergency First Aid at Work, Manual Handling considerations and Wind Turbine Lifting Hoist Operations, covering the basic requirements for operating / using an internal hoist / crane. Additionally covered are: The elements of a Safe System of Work, including equipment selection and inspection, use of tools, risk assessment, method statements and emergency procedures. Evacuations and rescues using industry standard equipment are practised at height.
This course provides certification for the RenewableUK Working at Height & Rescue – Wind Turbines training standard & Global Wind Organisation (GWO) BST Working at Height module training standard.
is this a step in the right direction??? as I'm thinking of booking myself onto this course ASAP.
also can somebody give me some information on Siemans wind turbine Technician courses, as iv also been told this will benefit me greatly.
sorry about the length of message its just I'm a clean slate at the moment and looking for some guidance
MANY THANKS GUYS
iv just completed my SIEMANS LEVEL 2&3 TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSE, along with GWO HEIGHT AND RESCUE, FIRST AID AT WORK (HSE APPROVED) , CONFINED SPACES COURSE, ELECTRICAL AWARENESS, MANUAL HANDLING AND MY CCNSG COURSE....
Just after a few bits of advice about finding work now??? iv previously had no experience in this field but i have taken these courses of my own back to try and get my foot in the door with a company to gain experience.
ANY COMMENTS OR ADVICE WOULD BE A BIG HELP THANKYOU
Just after a few bits of advice about finding work now??? iv previously had no experience in this field but i have taken these courses of my own back to try and get my foot in the door with a company to gain experience.
ANY COMMENTS OR ADVICE WOULD BE A BIG HELP THANKYOU
Calling all Siemens experienced techs---- I have an interview this week for job as offshore commissioning tech, the job description was very vague and the salary, wage structure, shift pattern
was non exisitent on the job advert!!
Can anyone shine any light on any of my queries? I would have thought salary, shift pattern and pay scale would be important information to put on a job description to filter out anyone who does not agree with the employment terms. So any info on the following would be great:
Job role/respoonsiblities
wage structure
shift pattern
interview process
testing etc
thanks in advance fellas,
was non exisitent on the job advert!!
Can anyone shine any light on any of my queries? I would have thought salary, shift pattern and pay scale would be important information to put on a job description to filter out anyone who does not agree with the employment terms. So any info on the following would be great:
Job role/respoonsiblities
wage structure
shift pattern
interview process
testing etc
thanks in advance fellas,
It went well enoph to get the job, I was in the raf at the time and they sent me the contract and still Hafez not given me a amount I spoke to some lads that worked for them and it made my mind up that the job wad not for me. All I wanted to know if I was going to take home 30k a year.
Hi everyone,
I've been looking at getting into the wind turbine renewable energy sector for a long time now and reall just after any advice anyone can give me!
Currently run my own business working as a gas/heating engineer both domestically and commercially!
Was just wondering if my skills are transferable to this industry?
Any help or advice on this would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
Daniel
I've been looking at getting into the wind turbine renewable energy sector for a long time now and reall just after any advice anyone can give me!
Currently run my own business working as a gas/heating engineer both domestically and commercially!
Was just wondering if my skills are transferable to this industry?
Any help or advice on this would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
Daniel
snake111 said:
iv just completed my SIEMANS LEVEL 2&3 TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSE, along with GWO HEIGHT AND RESCUE, FIRST AID AT WORK (HSE APPROVED) , CONFINED SPACES COURSE, ELECTRICAL AWARENESS, MANUAL HANDLING AND MY CCNSG COURSE....
Just after a few bits of advice about finding work now??? iv previously had no experience in this field but i have taken these courses of my own back to try and get my foot in the door with a company to gain experience.
ANY COMMENTS OR ADVICE WOULD BE A BIG HELP THANKYOU
Seems like you completed a heck of a lot in the 2 days since finding the course???Just after a few bits of advice about finding work now??? iv previously had no experience in this field but i have taken these courses of my own back to try and get my foot in the door with a company to gain experience.
ANY COMMENTS OR ADVICE WOULD BE A BIG HELP THANKYOU
New pay structure and t&c's have just come out new contracts are in the post I think there will be a lot of guys leaving in the near future so keep your eyes open guys maybe some vacancy's soon
To the OP :
I'm working at GE Energy Power Conversions, in Kidsgrove, where the biggest customer is Siemens Wind Power in Brande Denmark. They used to be called BONUS, and we used to be Converteam. Suggest you google all 4 companies.
I'm a Freelance Reliability Engineer, and am spending my days looking at the root cause of the warranty issues that are due to the technology being quite immature.
I found this book useful, before my interview
http://www.theiet.org/resources/books/renewable/of...
I'm working at GE Energy Power Conversions, in Kidsgrove, where the biggest customer is Siemens Wind Power in Brande Denmark. They used to be called BONUS, and we used to be Converteam. Suggest you google all 4 companies.
I'm a Freelance Reliability Engineer, and am spending my days looking at the root cause of the warranty issues that are due to the technology being quite immature.
I found this book useful, before my interview
http://www.theiet.org/resources/books/renewable/of...
It's a funny territory discussing T&C's on here, not something I am going to get involved in.
There is little point doing all of your training and hoping to get a directly appointed position, as has been said many times, you are then put through all the company specific training anyway.
It MAY help you get a job with an external provider of technicians, such a Dawson, GWS, etc.
The real focus is on relevant experience (whether transferable from other industries / roles) and competence. Without significant mechanical / electrical experience it may be tough getting a foot in the door.
There is little point doing all of your training and hoping to get a directly appointed position, as has been said many times, you are then put through all the company specific training anyway.
It MAY help you get a job with an external provider of technicians, such a Dawson, GWS, etc.
The real focus is on relevant experience (whether transferable from other industries / roles) and competence. Without significant mechanical / electrical experience it may be tough getting a foot in the door.
Siemens currently have a recruitment freeze for service techs, so I've been told. Interviewed for an offshore service tech position last October, after a few weeks pestering them, they informed me that I was successful, but head office was not letting them hire anyone.
Later I was told they were on a recruitment freeze, and it would hopefully end during the first quarter if this year.
Anyone else had this from then?
As to getting a job in the industry, I'm afraid it comes down to luck or who you know. My applications applications were constantly getting rejected online, months after applying and hearing nothing. Yet when my mate, who was training in Newcastle with Siemens, handed my CV direct to the recruiter, they loved it and gave me an interview 2 weeks later.
Their recruitment seems to be a mess
Later I was told they were on a recruitment freeze, and it would hopefully end during the first quarter if this year.
Anyone else had this from then?
As to getting a job in the industry, I'm afraid it comes down to luck or who you know. My applications applications were constantly getting rejected online, months after applying and hearing nothing. Yet when my mate, who was training in Newcastle with Siemens, handed my CV direct to the recruiter, they loved it and gave me an interview 2 weeks later.
Their recruitment seems to be a mess
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