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Equinor

Global energy company; oil, gas, renewables

Offshore Wind Technician

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Oct 19
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong technical background in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines, gained in wind or another relevant industrial sector such as energy, heavy industry, manufacturing, or maintenance.
  • Hands-on experience operating and maintaining technical equipment; wind turbine experience is advantageous but not mandatory, and industrial maintenance experience is valued.
  • Ability to read and understand technical documentation, including electrical and hydraulic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and manuals.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety rules and industrial safety best practices, with a strong focus on safety.
  • Willingness and ability to obtain required authorizations, including HV (SEP) and UDT certifications, if not already held.
  • Hold or be able to pass required medical and offshore safety training.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Polish and a good working knowledge of English.
  • Ability to travel internationally during the construction phase and work an operational shift rotation of 14 days on and 14 days off.

Responsibilities

  • Perform work in accordance with offshore HSE standards, adhere to safety procedures, and contribute to a zero-harm culture.
  • Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical systems on offshore wind turbines, including high- and low-voltage equipment.
  • Report activities in accordance with company and offshore procedures, including maintenance records, incident reports, and work documentation.
  • Help ensure reliable and efficient operation of offshore assets through proactive, long-term maintenance and performance optimization.
  • Build and update technical knowledge in offshore wind turbine technology, safety requirements, and operational best practices.
  • Collaborate with turbine suppliers and offshore service teams to support troubleshooting, maintenance campaigns, and technical improvements.
  • Support the development and optimization of maintenance strategies, participate in risk assessments, and contribute to initiatives that reduce downtime and improve turbine availability.
  • Identify and assess operational risks related to offshore work, including equipment, tools, and working conditions, and actively mitigate them.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with offshore operations teams, plan turbine downtime to minimize production impact, and maintain safe execution.
  • Service wind turbines and associated infrastructure through maintenance and corrective work; provide technical expertise and assistance in relevant disciplines.
  • Participate in turbine installation, commissioning, and handover activities before transitioning to long-term operations and maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Understanding of wind turbine technology, including Direct Drive concepts, and medium- and high-voltage equipment.
  • Wind turbine operation and maintenance experience.

About the Company

Equinor

Global energy company; oil, gas, renewables

Equinor is a global energy company that evolved from Statoil into a broader energy producer. It develops oil, natural gas, and renewable energy projects around the world, and operates across the value chain from exploration and production to distribution and power generation. The company combines upstream operations (finding and extracting hydrocarbons) with midstream and downstream activities, and it is expanding into renewables, low-carbon solutions, and energy storage to support a lower-carbon future. What sets Equinor apart is its Norwegian state-backed heritage, its history as the world’s largest offshore operator after a major merger, and its strategic shift from a pure oil and gas producer to a diversified energy company with a clear emphasis on reducing emissions while maintaining energy security. The goal is to provide reliable energy today while growing a portfolio of lower-emossion technologies and projects for the future.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stavanger, Norway
Founded
1972

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