All Things Renewables - Careers in Offshore Wind

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All Things Renewables - Careers in Offshore Wind

Careers in Offshore Wind

Welcome to another episode of All Things Renewables Podcast! Today, we dive into the dynamic world of careers in Offshore Wind, exploring the unique paths and perspectives that shape this exciting industry. We’re joined by two seasoned professionals: Jonny Betts, a Lead QHSE Advisor with over 15 years of hands-on experience in offshore wind, and Andy McLoughlin, Head of Key Accounts at LSP, who brings over a decade of expertise in renewables. Together, they share valuable insights on the skills, challenges, and strategies that pave the way for a successful career in offshore wind. Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran, this episode has something for you.

OEUK Report (mentioned by Andy)

Please feel free to connect with Andy or Jonny on LinkedIn if you would like to get in touch!

If you have any further questions about Offshore Wind careers, or any of the content discussed in this podcast, please contact LSP Renewables on
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Offshore Wind

Commissioning Engineer - WTG Pre-Assembly

Esbjerg, Denmark - Denmark

Work alongside the Electrical Systems Package site representatives and Client Commissioning Engineers to assist in delivering the Commissioning activities as Clients Engineer, driving the work scope forward on site to meet the project programme. Client witness and sign off for Stage 1 Commissioning for offshore Wind Turbines. Provide technical support for Project Senior Authorised Persons and M&E Engineers. Provide assistance for the Client Commissioning Manager (Lead) and SCADA Commissioning Manager. Based principally in the pre-assembly yard following the pre-commissioning activities. Initial investigation and reporting of incidents. Weekly reporting and record keeping on Progress and Issues to the Client Commissioning Manager (Lead) Liaise with Engineering and Quality Departments to ensure Outstanding Engineering/Quality Issues are resolved. Interface with Export Cable and Offshore Substation Commissioning activities. Responsible for ensuring accurate ‘As Built’ Drawings and Commissioning Records produced by the Contractors. Certifications / Experience Required Relevant technical education (e.g. Electrical Engineering Degree/HNC) desirable or equivalent. Certified according to VDE 0105-100 as Switching Operator (Schaltberechtigter) or eligibility to be certified with the corresponding training. GWO basic safety training GWO Enhanced First Aid Training (Ersthelfer Offshore DGUV) HUET Offshore medical fitness Proven Electrical Commissioning Engineer in a MV/HV asset (Client or Contractor role) Knowledge of testing Alarms/Controls/Indications from a range of Substation Equipment to SCADA Systems Knowledge of commissioning of LV/MV/HV Switchgear and associated components. Knowledge of Siemens/GE protection relays including IEC61850/Goose communications is desirable. Experience of BMS Systems is desirable Understanding of HV Safety Rules. Self-starting with planning/coordination and problem solving abilities. Fluent written and verbal English with good communication skills Candidates with right to work in Denmark are preferred at this stage.

Offshore Wind

Asset Manager

Poland - Poland

We are recruiting an Asset Manager with the objective of O&M Asset Management support to a large Polish Offshore Wind Farm in the O&M organization in all Asset Management aspects of the successful preparation and implementation of the O&M package of the project. The Asset Management team cover the areas of Performance Management, Offtake and Contract/Risk. The Asset Management Team will be active from the preparation stages of the project until COD where it is expected that the organization will continue into the Operations stage. Polish language skills are mandatory.

Offshore Wind

WTG Service Contracts Specialist

Paris - France

LSP are supporting a European Offshore Wind Project and searching for a WTG Service & Maintence Contracts Manager. Candidates must have proven experience in negotiating WTG service and operational agreements.

Offshore Wind

WTG Contract Specialist

Paris - France

LSP are supporting a European Offshore Wind Project and searching for a WTG Contract Manager. Must have experience in the negotiation of WTG supply agreements.

Offshore Wind

Department Manager - WTG Service Technicians

UK - United Kingdom

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team within the wind turbine generator (WTG) service sector, driving both operational excellence and growth. This position is perfect for a seasoned project manager with a background in the power or energy sector, looking to make a significant impact. Benefits: Leadership Role: Take charge of a dedicated team of project managers and technicians, guiding them towards success. Career Growth: Engage in continuous professional development and performance management activities. Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality projects that meet and exceed client expectations. Safety and Innovation: Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Global Exposure: Opportunities for national and international travel, broadening your professional horizons. Key Responsibilities: Operational Excellence: Oversee department operations and growth, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of project managers and coordinators, ensuring efficient and safe project delivery. Client Relations: Maintain and enhance customer relationships, ensuring client satisfaction. Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with senior management, providing monthly performance reports. Business Development: Collaborate with the Business Development team to explore and capture growth opportunities. Skills and Experience: Project Management: Proven experience in project management within the power or energy sector. Offshore Expertise: Knowledge of offshore working practices and the offshore wind industry, including upcoming key projects. Technical Proficiency: Competency in IT skills, including software such as Motion Kinetic, I Auditor, and Fire Fish. Formal Training: Formal management training and IOSH or similar certification. Driving Licence: A full UK drivers' licence. Travel Willingness: Willingness to travel nationally and internationally. General QHSE Responsibilities: Quality: Adhere to client procedures. Health and Safety: Take reasonable care of personal and others' health and safety, cooperate with employer instructions, and report hazards, illnesses, or injuries. This role is a unique chance to lead a high-performing team, drive project success, and contribute to the growth of the WTG service line. If you have the experience and skills required, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Offshore Wind

Authorised Technician (with Live Testing)

Offshore, United Kingdom - United Kingdom

The Authorised Technician is responsible for providing maintenance, servicing and inspection of wind turbines, to ensure the assets are maintained in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. An AT with live testing will have all the responsibilities of a Limited AT but will be able to undertake work , testing and troubleshooting tasks of a higher risk/complexity that will include live testing. Including use of AWP 002 Live testing shall include : mechanical, hydraulic and pressurised systems, electrical systems and WTG controller / setting changes ( to include OEM software updates) Prerequisites in addition to Limited AT status to becoming a Full AT: Electrical Fault Finding & Electrical Awareness Training Maintenance Tasks Assessed on AWP’s & ROMP’s WTSR Course (Module 2) (an asset if in possession ) Pre-authorisation Practical Assessment - (AE offshore assessment) Assessment Panel Main Responsibilities: Promote a positive safety culture, contribute to the Ops Team delivering its Health & Safety objectives. Carryout maintenance and servicing of wind turbines, including servicing, reactive and proactive maintenance, inspections, retrofits and main component exchanges Proactively assist in all areas of site operations, working on projects, spares and other non-routine works Working Pattern: The role will be on a rotational shift basis; 14 days on / 14 days off, ‘working up to a 12hr shift each day. To note this role is considered a flexible role with periods of Service Operations Vessel (SOV) deployment as well as Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) deployment for the successful candidate. This will mean that when the SOV is at site, you will be working from the vessel on the same rotation (14 days on / 14 days off).

Offshore Wind

Senior Grid Simulation Engineer

Germany - Germany

Our client is seeking a Senior Grid Simulation Engineer to support electrical design, grid integration, and power system studies for onshore and offshore wind projects across the EMEA region. The role will perform detailed simulation and modelling activities to ensure grid code compliance and optimise connection strategies for new and existing wind farm developments. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain grid simulation models using tools such as PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, or ETAP. Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, dynamic, transient stability, and harmonic analyses. Evaluate grid impacts of planned wind farm connections and propose mitigation or reinforcement solutions. Ensure project designs comply with applicable grid codes and interconnection requirements. Work closely with internal engineering and project teams to support seamless grid integration throughout development and execution phases. Candidate Profile: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience in power system modelling and grid integration for onshore or offshore wind projects. Strong proficiency in power system simulation tools (PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSS/E, or ETAP). Sound understanding of transmission systems, grid connection processes, and grid codes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments. Skills & Attributes: Ability to collaborate effectively within international, multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Structured, organised, and able to reprioritise in changing project conditions. Motivated to develop innovative and practical solutions to support project and client objectives. Willingness to travel approximately 15% to support project and customer needs.

Offshore Wind

Senior Grid Engineer

Germany - Germany

Our client is seeking a Senior Grid Engineer to support grid integration activities for onshore and offshore wind projects across the EMEA region. The role will ensure grid code compliance, support grid connection applications, and coordinate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to secure successful grid connections. Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with relevant regional grid codes and regulatory requirements. Provide technical input for grid compliance testing and power quality assessments. Engage with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders to secure grid connection agreements. Assess the impact of wind farm projects on existing grid infrastructure and define mitigation measures. Collaborate with electrical and turbine engineering teams to ensure effective project integration. Support technical due diligence and tender processes for new and existing projects. Represent the organisation in discussions with external parties on grid-related topics. Candidate Profile: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in grid integration, grid code compliance, or interconnection processes for onshore or offshore wind projects. Strong understanding of transmission systems, grid codes, and power system behaviour. Experience with power system simulation software (PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSCAD) is advantageous. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Ability to engage confidently with external stakeholders and explain technical matters clearly. Comfortable working in dynamic, multicultural environments and adjusting priorities as needed. Willing to travel up to approximately 15% to support project and customer needs. Skills & Attributes: Clear and confident communication skills. Ability to summarise complex technical topics for non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management capability. Self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Motivated to find creative solutions to customer and project challenges.

Offshore Wind

Senior Authorised Person

United Kingdom - United Kingdom

Fulfil the following roles in accordance with the Clients Operational Safety Rules on systems up to 400kV: Senior Authorised Person (L3) Safety Coordinator System Controller Participate in all provided training and authorisation processes to achieve and maintain required authorisations for the Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. Support the Lead SAP with the implementation of the safety from the system process by embedding company procedures and operational instructions for both onshore and offshore activities. Train and direct other SAPs and team members on the application of the rules. Take responsibility in ensuring Safety From The System is achieved and all required documentation is prepared and issued prior to all work commencing. Assess each job on a task by task basis. Identifying all necessary precautions. Supervise Contractors and ensure use of correct PPE, equipment and working practices. Prepare/review Method Statements and Risk Assessments for work on site. Support the Location/Responsible Manager in the development and production of all required Local Management Instructions. Fully support the Location/Responsible Manager and coordinate the necessary documentation control procedures associated with Clients Operational Safety Rules. Ensuring known status at all times. If necessary, Participate in onshore shift rotation and 24/7 callout rota during transitional phase of commissioning. Carry out Permit reviews and share lessons learnt between other sites. Ensure that the technical information provided by the Commissioning Team is sufficient to allow safe energisation and challenge where needed. DELIVERABLES Arrange necessary Safety Documents for work on the 400kV, HVDC/OFTO and WFO plant & apparatus, working alongside National Grid Senior Authorised Persons and coordinate cross boundary activities via the Record of Inter System Safety Precaution (RISSP) process. Coordinate Senior Authorised Person tasks/activities on and offshore. Support the Location/Responsible Manager with the preparation of all site specific training, assessments and audits required for personnel to be authorised for works on the Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. Support the Commissioning Manager with the specification and procurement of the approved tools and equipment that will be required to implement the Clients Operational Safety Rules at the Offshore Wind Farm. CERTIFICATIONS Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status within a Distribution Network Operator, National Grid or Offshore Wind Farm to 400kV. Relevant technical education, for example, time served apprenticeship or similar with a HNC qualification (or equivalent) in an electrical engineering discipline. IOSH/NEBOSH Certification. Valid National Grid Persons (Substations) certification. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Significant and demonstrable experience working in a similar capacity. Proven track record in a Client role Self-starting with planning/coordination and problem solving abilities. Good standard of IT literacy (i.e. MS Office). Ability to produce project specific documentation as required to support the project and implementation of Company procedures. Provide all standard Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to perform your role.

Offshore Wind

Onshore Substation Commissioning Engineer - M&E - Lead

United Kingdom - United Kingdom

The role will oversee and coordinate the commissioning of the Mechanical and Electrical systems involved within the HVDC system for both onshore and offshore works. The role will oversee the technical requirements and installation on the ONS site, and will will interface with the M&E commissioning team at the overseas and the offshore commissioning team, this is to ensure that there is an aligned commissioning process throughout the HVDC system and that progress is tracked and managed. There may be limited travel overseas and offshore to engage with the commissioning team. The expectation of the role is that you are based onsite. The role will work closely with the construction teams (Contractor and Employer) and the commissioning HV Safety teams to provide a “readiness to energise” review for the systems. You will ensure that tests have been completed and issues are raised and managed. So a strong technical background is important to understand the potential issues with the equipment installed. The role will need to keep records of tests and respond to technical questions from the HV Safety Team. They will also ensure that the commissioning files for the systems are updated. DELIVERABLES Oversee Contractor Commissioning activities at ONS sites Remote technical support to the team overseas and offshore where the commissioning activities taking place. Oversee and support Commissioning activities for the OSS for both the Yard works and offshore works Provide the overview of all commissioning activities for the HVDC system. Work with the Clients (Commissioning, Engineering and Quality) and Contractor Technical teams to respond to questions Attend SATs and manage ITPs from a technical perspective Provide training to new starters such as the O&M team Coordinate and complete the commissioning file Respond to technical questions relating to the readiness to commission Client witness and sign off of commissioning works. Investigate and report on Faults during the commissioning phase Represent Commissioning team in onshore coordination and SIMOP meetings. Support Commissioning Package Manager to ensure required onshore Commissioning procedures are available. Responsible for ensuring accurate ‘As Built’ Drawings and Commissioning Records are kept by the Subcontractor. CERTIFICATIONS Experienced in the commissioning and operation of Mechanical and Electrical equipment associated with HVDC Converter stations., Powerstation, and industrial plant. Such as: Electrical system testing and commissioning Pump and Motor Commissioning and operation Cooling systems commissioning and operation Instrumentation and control calibrations and commissioning Information Security systems Building services commissioning – HVAC etc. IOSH/NEBOSH Certification OTHER REQUIREMENTS Experience with working with Tier 1 contractors Familiarity with HV Safety Rules and their requirements GWO training to attend offshore visits for OSS – not initially required. Proven track record in a Client role. Understanding of Safe Systems of Work. Self-starting with planning/coordination and problem solving abilities. Fluent written and verbal English with good communication skills

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