Senior Service Technician

Job Description

Akira Energy is looking for Senior Service Technicians to join our clients offshore maintenance team in IJmuiden.
 

We are looking for experienced professionals with strong technical capabilities and a proactive approach to ensure safe and efficient turbine operations.

Company Overview

You’ll be working with an international and fast-growing organization specializing in wind turbine maintenance and optimisation. With a strong focus on safety, technical excellence and long-term industry expertise, they support large offshore wind portfolios and contribute directly to the global energy transition.

Position Overview
The Senior Service Technician plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and high-performance operation of Vestas V80 turbines located offshore from IJmuiden. You will carry out preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and serve as a technical reference point for junior technicians. Working in small, close-knit offshore teams, you help maintain the performance, safety and operational integrity of the wind farm.
Depending on your residence and preference, the work rotation can be 14/14 or 7/7. Accommodation is provided for technicians living outside the IJmuiden area.

Project Details
•           Offshore wind farm with Vestas V80 Mk1–5 turbines in the North Sea.
•           Daily vessel transfer ( 2 hours per direction).
•           Workdays of 12 hours including travel time.
•           On-site teams of 6–12 technicians operating in a highly coordinated environment.
•           Strong emphasis on safety, collaboration and adherence to offshore procedures.
•           Long-term project with clear development and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
•           Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems of Vestas V80 turbines.
•           Diagnose and resolve faults across electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components.
•           Conduct advanced troubleshooting, including inverter diagnostics, high-level electrical fault identification and hydraulic system repairs (e.g., pitch cylinder replacement).
•           Repair or replace components and ensure all work meets technical and safety standards.
•           Lead and execute medium-to-complex corrective maintenance tasks independently.
•           Perform formal safety inspections and ensure all team members adhere to strict safety protocols.
•           Guide, mentor and support junior technicians during maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
•           Document all work accurately in accordance with project procedures.
•           Ensure operations comply with offshore regulations and internal safety rules.
•           Contribute to a strong team culture built around safety, quality and collaboration.

Qualifications
•           Completed vocational education (MBO level 3 or 4) in a technical field.
•           Electrically Qualified Person (VP) certification.
•           High Voltage (HV) switching qualification (VP NV).
•           Completed WTG Vestas Basic + Vestas Level 1 & 2 training.
•           Ideally 3+ years of experience working with Vestas V80 turbines (Mk1–5).
•           Valid GWO certificates + offshore medical (or willingness to obtain).
•           NEN 3140 certification and preferably supplemented with NEN 3840 (or willingness to obtain).
•           VCA-VOL certificate (or willingness to obtain).
•           Valid driving licence (B).
•           Strong command of English; Dutch language skills are a plus.
•           Comfortable working at heights and in offshore environments.
•           Residing in the IJmuiden region or willing to travel and stay in project-provided accommodation during shifts.

Skills
•           Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities across electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
•           Proven capability to lead corrective maintenance tasks independently.
•           Ability to make decisions confidently and ensure work quality meets project standards.
•           Understanding of turbine safety concepts and implementation of safety protocols.
•           Experience performing or supporting main component exchanges is highly valued.
•           Strong communication and teamwork skills, especially in offshore environments.
•           Resilience, initiative and a proactive mindset.

What We Offer
•           2/2 or 1/1 offshore rotation providing a healthy work-life balance.
•           Opportunities for further training, specialization and recertification (including training facilities abroad).
•           Clear pathways for career progression into senior, specialist or leadership roles.
•           Unique offshore work environment with strong team spirit and modern wind technology.

How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications for the Senior Service Technician role, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with one of our clients. Please submit your CV and relevant certificates to Svenja Roll.
E-mail: s.roll@akiraenergy.com