Wind turbine technician

[Sparky79]

windman2011 said:

I'd be persistent mate, nothing demonstrates your commitment to the role more than persistence. Why give up at the first hurdle if you REALLY want the job. Keep applying and improving your CV/ App, maybe even call Siemens and see the kind of CV / app they are looking for. You might make a contact out of it.

Siemens are looking for 10 service tech's in Norfolk, go on there website, job ID# 77974.

[dan8321]

Sparky79 said:

Siemens are looking for 10 service tech's in Norfolk, go on there website, job ID# 77974.

hi

Just checked that out, I have mechanical engineering quals, but not in electrical. They mention in the advert ''The role will provide you with lots of variety, learning opportunities''Also says you'd be doing the 7 weeker up in newcastle

Can any tell me what they do and learn about in 7 weeks...and who are the 7 weeks training courses aimed at.. people who have no experience within the wind turbine sector?

[windman2011]

dan8321 said:

hi

Just checked that out, I have mechanical engineering quals, but not in electrical. They mention in the advert ''The role will provide you with lots of variety, learning opportunities''Also says you'd be doing the 7 weeker up in newcastle

Can any tell me what they do and learn about in 7 weeks...and who are the 7 weeks training courses aimed at.. people who have no experience within the wind turbine sector?

As far as I know mate EVERYBODY does the 7 weeks. Its an introduction to Siemens, their expectations then you do training on all the components they use etc and you will complete any training you specifically need i.e. hub rescue, ropes, working at height etc etc

p.s. I notice with every new wind turbine vacancy Siemens are upping the requirements. Start of the year it was just elec or mechan qualifications, two months ago it was experience with rotating parts, hydraulics etc and now its all these plus demonstrable experience of working with HSE paperwork. They are clearly upping the game!!

Edited by windman2011 on Saturday 20th August 16:48

[Mojocvh]

"plus demonstrable experience of working with HSE paperwork. They are clearly upping the game!!"

As an interested thread surfing PH'er, I'm at a loss as to what this means. Certificate to Work experiences? are they looking to recruit from experienced "sector" candidates?? can you elucidate???

[windman2011]

could any of the recruiters / well experienced engineers put up a rough outline of the kind of CV engineering firms look for these days. I have tried a few formats but not sure what is best, thanks folks.

Sparky79 - what format did you use as you have got to a more recent interview?? thanks.

[Turbine Techy]

Hi
Has anyone that has had a recent interview heard anything further from Siemens? Or anyone that has been sucessful how long did they take after interview to send you for medical.

Regards
Turbine Techy

[Capita]

Turbine techy - I presume you were successful at interview then ?

Was it an installation, or maintenance/service tech interview you went for, and what format was the interview ?

Cheers

[Turbine Techy]

Hi the interview was friday and just found out thursday that i did not get the job.travelled 300 miles for interview.the presentation was about ten minutes about siemens then you had a team building exercise and then answered question about 30 mins and waited for your interview .3 hours in total.hope this helps.now looking for a job in solar panel installations as i have city and guilds in electrical installation. any jobs going.will re locate.cheers.

[escargot]

windman2011 said:

could any of the recruiters / well experienced engineers put up a rough outline of the kind of CV engineering firms look for these days. I have tried a few formats but not sure what is best, thanks folks.

Sparky79 - what format did you use as you have got to a more recent interview?? thanks.

Nothing in particular other than the normal stuff. The best advice would be to keep it clear & concise in terms of relevant experience for the job, so highlighting things like working at heights, mechanical/electrical experience, quals, tickets etc etc.

Obviously it goes without saying but make sure the spelling and grammar is spot on, if they're getting that many applications those kind of errors could see your CV hitting the bin very quickly.

[Capita]

Turbine Techy said:

Hi the interview was friday and just found out thursday that i did not get the job.travelled 300 miles for interview.the presentation was about ten minutes about siemens then you had a team building exercise and then answered question about 30 mins and waited for your interview .3 hours in total.hope this helps.now looking for a job in solar panel installations as i have city and guilds in electrical installation. any jobs going.will re locate.cheers.

At least you found out pretty quickly and not hanging on for a couple of weeks.

What C&G do you have btw - 2330 or the 2356/nvq electrotechnical services? I would have guessed you could end up self funding a PV installation course and/or C&G 2399 for your MCS accreditation if you wanted to be accredited as an individual. Check out the PV section here http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/ if you haven't already as there are a lot of knowledgable people in the industry post and could help you out with info and/or placement.

Unlucky on the Siemens job though, i'm still waiting to hear if/when any interviews are taking place - the best things come to those who wait I believe! Where was your interview - Newcastle or Kendal (or anywhere else?) and was it for a install tech or service tech?

[windman2011]

escargot said:

Nothing in particular other than the normal stuff. The best advice would be to keep it clear & concise in terms of relevant experience for the job, so highlighting things like working at heights, mechanical/electrical experience, quals, tickets etc etc.

Obviously it goes without saying but make sure the spelling and grammar is spot on, if they're getting that many applications those kind of errors could see your CV hitting the bin very quickly.

thanks mate, seems I'm doing the right thing then as I always treble check the spelling and get the old man to read my stuff through as he's one of these grammar Nazi's in his old age!

[windman2011]

Not sure if this might interest anybody - http://www.prontoport.co.uk/careers.php

[Turbine Techy]

the interview was in kent. i passed city and guilds about 12 years ago?There was a guy from the marines who was surprised he had an interview,The men looked as though they were in there fiftys and three men about 30.

[escargot]

windman2011 said:

Not sure if this might interest anybody - http://www.prontoport.co.uk/careers.php

They usually only take on experienced guys.

ETA: Didn't mean that to sound overly negative, always worth registering your CV but make sure you've got 'Siemens Level 3' in bold.

Edited by escargot on Friday 2nd September 21:24

[windman2011]

escargot said:

They usually only take on experienced guys.

ETA: Didn't mean that to sound overly negative, always worth registering your CV but make sure you've got 'Siemens Level 3' in bold.

Edited by escargot on Friday 2nd September 21:24

yeah, it's certainly not an option for me, not enough direct experience but guys who've been working longer might see it as worth a go;)

[Mojocvh]

More Siemens positions/locations advertised on JustEngineers @ Clacton-On-Sea, Sheringham & Grimsby.

[Friday81]

Hi all i too have been trying to make a career change and get into Siemens as a windfarm tech. I have applied but it seems to no avail as ive not heard anything back for about two months now. Im an electrician with domestic and commercial experience. I'm really interested in getting into the wind industry and would welcome any help or suggestions..

Thanks in advance..

[windman2011]

Friday81 said:

Hi all i too have been trying to make a career change and get into Siemens as a windfarm tech. I have applied but it seems to no avail as ive not heard anything back for about two months now. Im an electrician with domestic and commercial experience. I'm really interested in getting into the wind industry and would welcome any help or suggestions..

Thanks in advance..

do you have any paper qualifications for any of the competencies? i.e. electrical certs, working at height, rope access etc?

[dobdan]

Hi All

Been following this thread closely, applied for the job but the status came back as closed so don't think my application was taken any further. Does anyone know when the will be putting the job back up?

[Friday81]

Hi Windman, yes i have all the relative paperwork regarding my qualifications. I have done a tower scaffold and health and safety course but they were a few years back now and have long since expired.(also lost certs for them) I did an indentured modern apprenticeship so have city and guilds 1&2 and nvqs'1,2,3 and also passed my AM2 at the end of it all..

Thanks for replying.