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Meet Munro Pearson

Wind Turbine Technician

Munro is an offshore Wind Turbine Technician at RWE

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What I do

My job is to make sure offshore wind turbines keep spinning, so they can generate electricity that goes to people’s homes.

I maintain the turbines and fix problems when they break down. By doing this, I help produce clean energy and support my local community.

Wind Turbine Technician Munro, wearing safety glasses and blue gloves, inspecting heavy mechanical parts inside a large industrial machine.

How I became a technician

I applied for an apprenticeship with RWE straight after doing my GCSEs. I was lucky enough to be selected for their Level 3 Offshore Wind Turbine Technician apprenticeship.

I chose an apprenticeship because I liked the idea of being part of a bigger team and learning skills I could use in real life. I also liked that I could learn in a classroom and then apply those skills at work.

How I became a technician

For the first two years, I moved to Chester and lived with other RWE technicians.

Whilst there, I studied for a NVQ Level 3 qualification in wind turbine operations and maintenance.

After that, I spent my final year working on site, at Grimsby.

How I became a technician

Working on site helped me get a real feel for the job, while finishing my apprenticeship.

At the start, I had no engineering experience and felt nervous, but the support I got helped me build confidence and learn everything I needed.

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A typical day in my working life

I work a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off shift pattern.

That means I stay on a boat out at sea where the turbines are for two weeks while working, then I have two weeks off.

While I’m on shift, I work for 12 hours a day.

A typical day in my working life

A typical day involves sailing out to offshore wind turbines, then carrying out routine maintenance and fault finding.

We go onto the platforms at the base of the turbines and then get inside the tower and go up about 80 metres to the top in a lift, to where the engines are.

A typical day in my working life

When we are up there, we are fault-finding, which means finding out what has gone wrong with a system and fixing it.

I check different parts of the turbine to make sure everything is working together properly so electricity can be produced.

A typical day in my working life

There’s no commute because I’m already on site, so after my shift I go back to the boat.

There's a gym there, plus a games room and lots of spaces to relax with the team.

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Wind Turbine Technician Munro, wearing safety glasses and blue protective gloves, working at a metal workbench, handling an exposed electric motor and mechanical components. There are tools, cables, and industrial equipment in the workshop background.

What I love about my job

The thing I love most is being able to work locally and give something back to my community.

I’m from Grimsby, so it means a lot to me to use the skills I’ve learned to support a local site. It gives me a real sense of pride and fulfilment knowing the work I do helps power homes.

The skills I use most

Teamwork is one of the most important skills I use. I work closely with others to solve problems and complete tasks safely.

Problem solving is a big part of the job too. When something goes wrong, we work together to figure out the cause and fix it.

Communication is also really important. I need to clearly explain issues and work with others to fix them.

My confidence has grown a lot, which helps me take on tasks I might not have done before.

I chose an apprenticeship because I liked the idea of being part of a bigger team and learning skills I could use in real life.
It gives me a real sense of pride and fulfilment knowing the work I do helps power homes.
You don’t need any experience to start an apprenticeship. Just be interested, be confident, and be willing to learn.

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The best bits about working in a team

Working in a team is a huge part of my job. We all support each other, especially during long shifts.

Being able to talk through problems and figure out solutions together is really rewarding. It also makes the job more enjoyable because you’re not doing it alone.

The most exciting thing I’ve achieved so far in my job

One moment I felt really proud was helping at a careers fair.

I spoke to younger people about opportunities in my industry and encouraged them to consider a job like mine. It felt great to inspire others.

A surprising fact about my job

One surprising fact is how powerful wind turbines are. One rotation of the blades can generate enough electricity to power a home for a week!

The wind farm I work on can power around 1.2 million homes!

The advice I’d give to someone younger

You don’t need any experience to start an apprenticeship. I didn’t have any, and I still made it work. Just be interested, be confident, and be willing to learn.

Engineering is open to everyone, and there are lots of opportunities if you give it a go.

Wind Turbine Technician Munro, wearing latex gloves and safety glasses, working inside industrial equipment – reaching into an open machine housing in a workshop with colour-coded recycling bins in the background.

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