Jamie Tharratt
North Ferriby,United Kingdom
Summary
An accomplished Offshore Wind Specialist with nearly a decade of hands-on experience across offshore construction, commissioning, technical supervision, and high-voltage installation with Siemens Gamesa. Demonstrates a proven track record of upholding high-standard safe systems of work, managing live work permits/EIPs, and conducting complex electrical troubleshooting on offshore wind assets. Skilled in technical oversight, remote diagnostics, SCADA monitoring, and 66kV GIS commissioning to ensure asset reliability and operational safety.
Overview
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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
OFFSHORE 66kV HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
2025.09 - 2026.07
- Perform HV cable pulling, electrical fitting, termination, testing, and commissioning of Siemens 8VM1 66kV GIS.
- Support all project phases, including pre-assembly, installation, and commissioning
- Deliver high-quality work with focus on precision and adherence to specifications
- Uphold and promote a strong health and safety culture, ensure safe working practices and hold team members accountable to safety standards
- Follow HV procedures, maintaining accurate documentation and records to ensure compliance with company policy
- Train and mentor colleagues, sharing technical knowledge to enhance team capabilities
OFFSHORE TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
2023.05 - 2025.08
- Oversaw the construction and commissioning of offshore wind farms from pre-assembly and installation through to final project completion.
- Provided technical support to Installation Leads during offshore construction and commissioning activities, assisting with work planning, technical queries and issue resolution.
- Provided first-line technical support to offshore technicians, resolving complex technical issues to minimise downtime and ensure project timelines were met.
- Monitored wind turbine assets during reliability test period, co-signing and issuing completion certificates, ensuring client satisfaction and project compliance.
- Acted as the primary technical liaison between offshore technicians and support departments including SCADA, Engineering and Quality.
- Performed remote diagnostics and fault-finding on offshore wind turbine systems.
- Competent Nominated Person responsible for the issue, control and management of Energy Isolation Procedures (EIPs) and Live Work Permits in accordance with company safety rules.
- Monitored technician competency, supported training and development, and mentored personnel to enhance technical skills and maintain high operational standards.
- Maintained and updated technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
OFFSHORE COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
2017.05 - 2023.05
- Commissioned Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive offshore wind turbines and associated auxiliary systems up to 14MW capacity.
- Commissioned Sabik aviation and navigation systems
- Interpreted electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, facilitating swift fault diagnosis.
- Utilised PuTTY for network-level diagnostics, serial configuration, and troubleshooting across network and fibre optic architecture.
- Utilised Siemens PRONETA for PROFINET network topology analysis and device configuration, enhancing I/O module diagnostics.
- Followed and adhered to energy isolation procedures and live work permits for troubleshooting activities
- Ensured work was conducted to defined workflows and work instructions
- Maintained safety procedures in compliance with regulations and company policy, ensuring a secure work environment.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Advanced Plastics - Hull, Kingston upon Hull
Hull
2016.05 - 2017.05
- Executed reactive maintenance and installation, enhancing injection molding machinery, robotics, and cell safety systems for improved reliability.
ELECTRICIAN
O&E Electrical - Hull, United Kingdom
Hull
2011.01 - 2016.04
- Completed electrical installation apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in residential, commercial and industrial wiring systems.
Education
Level 3 NVQ Diploma - Electrical Installation
JTL - Hull College
Hull, United KingdomGCSE - undefined
Hull Trinity House School
Hull, United KingdomSkills
- HV Installation: Hands-on execution of 66kV GIS commissioning (Siemens 8VM1) and HV cable termination
- Offshore Commissioning & Fault-Finding: Direct Drive turbine systems (up to 14MW), electrical schematics, Sabik navigation, and network diagnostics (PuTTY/PRONETA)
- Diagnostics & Remote Monitoring: SCADA monitoring, remote fault diagnosis, and network/fibre optic troubleshooting
- Technical Oversight & Safety: Operational support during construction, asset reliability testing, client handover, and promoting site safety standards
Certification
- Siemens Energy 8VM1 GIS Training 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7 including service and major repairs
- Assembly of 72kV cables and accessories (Skive College)
- EHS-8270 Medium/High voltage safe work training (Skive College)
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)
- AM2 Assessment of Electrotechnical Occupational Competence
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- JIB Gold Card
- Full GWO's including Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue
- All Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive Technical Training
- HUET and Offshore Medical
Timeline
OFFSHORE 66kV HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
2025.09 - 2026.07
OFFSHORE TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
2023.05 - 2025.08
OFFSHORE COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
2017.05 - 2023.05
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Advanced Plastics - Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2016.05 - 2017.05
ELECTRICIAN
O&E Electrical - Hull, United Kingdom
2011.01 - 2016.04
GCSE - undefined
Hull Trinity House School
Level 3 NVQ Diploma - Electrical Installation
JTL - Hull College