The Role:
We are expanding our team and are looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our EU Field Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Alternatively, a HNC/HND qualification or completed apprenticeship in a relevant engineering field.
- A strong interest in renewable energy and wind turbine technology, with a desire to develop a career within the industry
- Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles gained through academic study, projects, placements, or internships
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical reports and present findings effectively
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with strong analytical skills and a willingness to learn
- A genuine enthusiasm for hands-on engineering and working in field-based environments
- Ability to work on-site and at height in wind turbines, both onshore and offshore, and to work shifts as required, including weekends
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of regional and global teams
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential; knowledge of additional European languages (Spanish, German, or French) would be advantageous
- 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. Every day we monitor the performance of 32000-plus wind turbines in 45+ countries, giving owner-operators the clarity and confidence to maximise reliability, minimise downtime and increase annual 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/
ONYX 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Alternatively, an HNC/HND qualification or completed apprenticeship in a relevant engineering field
- Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles from academic study, projects, placements, or internships
- Ability to work on-site and at height in onshore and offshore wind turbines
- Ability to work shifts, including weekends
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong communication skills and ability to produce technical reports and present findings
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and prioritisation skills
- Interest in renewable energy and wind turbine technology
- GWO certification
- Knowledge of Spanish, German, or French
What We Do
We bring sensing, analytics and engineering together. Part of the bp family since 2017, ONYX Insight is an award-winning global, renewable, technology business. We bring unbiased predictive analytics underpinned by real-world engineering expertise to owners and operators of renewable energy assets via 7 global offices and 10 patents. We provide industry leading predictive analytics and wind turbine monitoring services underpinned by strong engineering expertise. Our solutions deliver increased energy production and reduced operations & maintenance costs, enabling wind turbine operators to minimise unplanned downtime and maximise investment returns.
