Field Engineer

The Role:

We are expanding our team and are looking for a Field Engineer to join our EU team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their skills and expertise in the renewable energy industry, providing critical advice to wind farm operations and maintenance teams on the condition of their assets particularly focussing on main bearings or gearboxes to ensure efficiency & safety. The projects are based both offshore and onshore all over the EU meaning there will be plenty of variety & opportunity to travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct asset integrity inspections, including those on offshore and European wind farms, ensuring that equipment is performing at its best.
• Install hardware systems such as condition monitoring equipment on wind turbines, playing a hands-on role in enhancing turbine performance.
• Manage larger sensor installation projects, including preparation of RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements), and coordinate subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support failure analysis and various consulting projects by providing on-site field engineering expertise.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality customer reports based on your engineering work, ensuring clear and concise communication with clients.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
• A time-served apprenticeship with a HNC/HND qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in technical roles, with a focus on mechanical or electrical engineering; prior experience in the wind industry is a plus.
• Ideally some experience with borescope inspections or working with complex mechanical systems such as jet engines or gas turbines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present detailed, high-quality reports to clients.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a natural curiosity and desire to continuously learn.
• A genuine interest in hands-on engineering, particularly in wind turbine technology.
• Ability to work on-site and at height in wind turbines, both onshore and offshore, and to work shifts as required, including weekends.
• A strong ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision while working collaboratively with regional and global teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential; knowledge of additional European languages (Spanish, German, French) is a plus.
• GWO certification is desirable.

Why Join ONYX Insight?

• Make an Impact: Be part of a team driving innovation and transformation in the renewable energy sector, contributing to a more sustainable future.
• Career Growth: Benefit from excellent opportunities for career development and the chance to work on meaningful, high-impact projects.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest tools and technologies that are shaping the future of energy.
• Global Reach: Join a growing company with a global presence and operations that span the renewable energy industry, offering you diverse and exciting challenges.

About ONYX

ONYX Insight is a growing technology and engineering organisation in the renewable energy sector. Our vision is to build a more efficient future by becoming the world’s most innovative provider of predictive technology solutions. Our advanced sensing, software and analytics combined with our engineering experience are deployed on wind turbines around the world to maximise production and make turbines more reliable for longer, optimising energy production.

ONYX Insight is part of the Macquarie Group. Macquarie is a global financial services group operating in 34 markets in asset management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory services, capital raising and principal investment. The diversity of the Macquarie Group operations combined with a strong capital position and robust risk management framework has contributed to a 54 year-record of unbroken profitability. For any further information, or to understand our products and services better, please feel free to look through our website: https://onyxinsight.com/

Insight are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.