Service Technician for Horns Rev 3

• Esbjerg, Denmark" workplacedescription="
• Full-time
• Workplace type (LinkedIn): On-site
• Type of Employment (Career Site): Full-time only

Company Description

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We employ around 21 000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other renewable activities such as solar PV and batteries. We develop, construct and operate wind generation and we have a clear strategy to develop our solar PV and battery operations further.

Job Description

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest electricity and heat producers and operates in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Our strategy is to reduce emissions from electricity production with a roadmap to achieve climate neutrality by no later than 2050.

Vattenfall Vindkraft A/S has the responsibility for development, establishment as well as operation and maintenance of Vattenfall’s wind turbines in Denmark. For our established offshore wind farm Horns Rev 3, we are now seeking a Service Technician.

Who are we

Horns Rev 3 is a dynamic department consisting of around 23 dedicated employees. Of these, 18 work as service technicians offshore, while the remainder work in the office at the service site at Esbjerg harbor.

The department is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the wind farm, and we strive to deliver high quality and efficiency in our work. We offer an exciting working environment where safety, collaboration and personal development are in focus. Our team works in self-managing teams, which means that you actively participate in the team and help develop it. As a service technician you will experience a daily life with opportunities for development and good employment terms.

We can offer

• An exciting everyday life with the opportunity for personal and professional development
• Technically challenging work in wind turbines including operation of high voltage installations, hydraulics and mechanical systems, maintenance of cranes and personnel lifts, etc.
• Education, courses and training that will make the right person a specialist in the above work areas
• Permanent positions for the right candidates
• Employee-type employment
• Good pay and employment terms
• Work in 12-hour shifts with a rotation of 7/7 for spring and summer and 14/7 for autumn and winter
• Workplace in Esbjerg
• Employment under a local agreement which means that meals and accommodation are not provided, therefore residence/overnight accommodation options should be a maximum of 70 kilometers from Esbjerg

Duties

• Daily troubleshooting on the turbines and support systems
• Planning, coordinating and performing service tasks
• Planning and execution of ad-hoc tasks and follow-up on outstanding items from service campaigns
• Act as the liaison according to EN50110
• Support for procurement of spare parts and consumables
• Updating and reporting in the maintenance system
• Ad-hoc tasks, such as maintenance of equipment and tools on land in poor weather

A number of technicians at Horns Rev 3 work in teams with technicians from Vestas and are under the daily management of Vestas, which up to and including 2030 is responsible for service and maintenance.

The work is carried out mainly in a shift pattern, where you work 7 days in the period 6:00 to 18:30 and then have time off for a period of 7 days.

You must be prepared for travel activity to a limited extent, mainly within Denmark.

Qualifications

Qualifications

You have an electrical engineering education, preferably with experience in operation and maintenance of wind turbines.

You are skilled in fault-finding tasks in electrical and mechanical engineering areas and may have experience with hydraulic systems.

People with education in automotive, trucks, agricultural machinery or the machine industry are also welcome to apply.

Communication in English and Danish, both written and spoken, is necessary. It is important to note that this position requires technical English that can be used in professional contexts. In addition, basic IT knowledge is desirable.

Personal attributes

You are aware of your own and others' safety and actively participate in improving existing workflows and routines.

You are social, a team player and a good colleague, even when things don’t go as planned.

We work in self-managing teams in the department, therefore it is expected that you actively participate in the team and help develop it.

As a person you are open and outgoing and able to communicate openly with both colleagues and suppliers. You are conscientious and work purposefully on tasks. You are able to work independently and make decisions while still being part of the overall team.

You can handle many tasks simultaneously and have the willingness to go the extra mile in pressurized situations.

Further information

Vattenfall offers an exciting job in renewable energy in a company in strong growth, where you will have good competent colleagues and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Application

You are welcome to contact Operations Manager Anders Nygaard at telephone 27875717 if you have questions about the position.

Information regarding the recruitment process can be obtained by contacting Senior Consultant Jette Ingeberg at telephone 22570751

We look forward to receiving your application with CV no later than October 30, 2026

At Vattenfall we believe that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company, and we strive to be a good role model with regard to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

Vattenfall’s and our employees’ safety is crucial. Therefore, a background screening will be part of your employment process. The screening is based on the role you will fill at Vattenfall and will be conducted by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB..

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