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Jake Yansen

Jake Yansen

Consultant - Offshore Wind - Site

We’re excited to welcome Jake Yansen to the LSP Renewables team as a Delivery Consultant. With over three years of experience in energy recruitment, Jake brings a strong track record of connecting top-tier talent with innovative projects in the renewable energy sector.

Prior to joining LSP, Jake specialized in sourcing skilled professionals across renewables, power & grid, and industrial technology. His work spanned over 60 countries, supporting clients through the full project lifecycle with tailored recruitment strategies.

Jake is passionate about sustainability and thrives in fast-paced, focused environments. His core strengths include recruiting and customer service, —skills that align perfectly with LSP’s mission to deliver best-in-class talent solutions in the renewable energy space.

Based in Bromley, Jake is already making an impact by helping LSP’s clients meet their net-zero goals through strategic talent acquisition.

 

Jake Jobs

Offshore Wind

WTG - ESP Implementation Engineers

UK - Offshore - United Kingdom

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Safety Program (ESP) Implementation Engineer to support onshore and offshore wind projects. This role is critical to ensuring safe electrical operations across HV and LV systems, supporting switching activities, permits, training, and compliance with applicable electrical safety regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing and maintaining electrical safety regimes, supporting authorisation processes, and ensuring safe execution of electrical works throughout project lifecycles.   Key Responsibilities: Authorise and oversee HV and LV electrical switching operations, including isolation, energisation, and earthing activities. Issue, manage, and close electrical permits to work in line with safety procedures and regulatory requirements. Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Electrical Safety Rules and LOTO procedures. Conduct electrical risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections across onshore and offshore sites. Coordinate closely with technicians, engineers, and offshore crews to ensure safe execution of electrical works. Act as a point of contact during electrical incidents or emergencies, supporting fault isolation and system recovery. Monitor electrical systems and support fault detection via SCADA and related systems. Maintain accurate documentation, switching logs, safety records, and compliance reports. Support commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning phases of wind projects. Deliver or support electrical safety training for HV and LV systems. Provide technical input to electrical design reviews and project safety documentation.   Candidate Profile: Completed formal electrical education (electrical apprenticeship or equivalent). Authorised HV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with experience in wind turbine systems. Strong experience with HV and LV switching operations in onshore and offshore wind environments. Proven understanding of electrical safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and LOTO procedures. Experience supporting authorisation processes and reviewing safety documentation. Familiarity with SCADA systems and electrical monitoring tools. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions in high-risk environments. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary, international teams. Willingness to work shifts and travel to onshore and offshore sites as required.   Qualifications & Certifications: Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification. HV SAP authorisation. Full GWO certification. Relevant offshore medical certification. Knowledge of UK electrical safety regulations and international standards desirable.

Offshore Wind

Offshore Works Coordinator - OSS

Offshore, Germany - Germany

• The main task of the Works coordinator is to be the SPOC for logistic planning and crew changes handled from Offshore • Collect demand of Contractors and align with the onshore logistics team and MCC • Support for manifesting between OSS and JUB. • Ensure that all requirements for cargo movement are fulfilled (lifting plans in place, correct marking, supervision) • The Works coordinator shall work closely with the Offshore Construction Manager and support / deputise him where necessary for • Attend daily meetings, toolbox talks and other discussions as well as package/project meetings. Aligning and escalating topics (as necessary) to the Offshore Site Management. • Ensure that specific tasks are completed safely, on time, and with due consideration and attention to the project requirements (RAMS) for the assigned scope of work. • Review and understand the Project’s HSE Plan, including the Emergency Response Plan, and ensure Contractor adheres to the HSE requirements; • Review health and safety documents as required before the execution phase commences and keep updated on changes in the documents; • Prepare and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPR) which will include progress of the works, mechanical breakdown, weather downtime etc. and ensure the DPRs are signed by all required parties (as appropriate); • Support the prioritisation and coordination of works, including coordination of required resources and communicate requirements to the Offshore Site Management Team. • Ensure Contractor compliance with technical/operational requirements and that works are executed in a safe manner and to the required quality; • Monitor Safety Observations Cards (SOCs) during daily meetings and ensure they are recorded within the DPR. Highlight any of particular note or concern toward Offshore Site Management and HSE team. • During all defined key activities and otherwise as often as practicable be present as a witness during installation. • Where the HSE Team is unable to attend any asset, vessel or location carry out planned HS&E inspection(s) on their behalf. • Participate in safety walks with health and safety representatives from the Project Company and Contractor. Identify and report any safety-related observations on a day to day basis whilst performing primary duties. • In the event of incident / accident take detailed notes, timeline, pictures and generally gather information to support investigation(s). NOTE – The Contractor will almost always lead on investigation but it is helpful for Project Company to have its own information available. • Where necessary, act on behalf of the Packages Quality Manager and participate in walkdowns, progress monitoring, identification of non-conformance and witnessing in accordance with project Quality Management Plan and Contractor ITPs. CERTIFICATIONS • GWO Training: • Sea Survival, • Working at heights, • First Aid, • Fire Awareness, • Manual Handling. • Current valid medical certificate and exams for offshore work according to legal requirements. • IT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet) • Optional: Experience in drafting DPRs • Experience using inspection/auditing software in a construction environment (desirable). SKILLSET / EXPERIENCE The Client Representative offshore shall have • a minimum of 5-years experience of similar services in offshore renewable industry; • working knowledge of offshore construction contracts with a good understanding of the contractual implications of breakdowns, delays, weather downtime etc. • profound understanding of offshore operations, in particular offshore lifting operations, offshore substation installation & commissioning works, DP2 and/or jack-up vessel operations • the ability to read and understand technical documents and observe (offshore) operations and ensure these are carried out according to the contractual requirements (e.g. understanding of reasonable endeavours clauses) • knowledge about industry standards and regulations, including but limited to International Maritime Organization (IMO) & IMCA guidelines; • excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with others (shall be fluent in spoken and written English)

Offshore Wind

Fabrication Supervisor - WTG

Hull, United Kingdom - United Kingdom

Responsible for monitoring the quality and progress of the WTG package.  Role objective Monitor quality and progress of (WTG) Blades at WTG Supplier’s factory Responsibilities Witness the supplier works Witness the supplier's inspection activities Follow-up on manufacturing progress (via Manufacturing Inspection Plan and project related plans of P/D Dates and shipments) Report non-conformities and observations Tasks Participate in final inspections (paint & add on) and final tagging Monitor production activities and production documentation as spot checks Monitor product quality and participate in FAI activities Report non-conformities detected during inspection and manufacturing Report relevant quality issues in NCR system (i.e. Synergi) Follow-up on preservation and maintenance of components at supplier's storage area Follow-up on manufacturing progress according to agreed project manufacturing schedule (MIP) Keep track of trend concerning repeated non-conformities and manufacturing errors and follow-up with the supplier concerning corrective and preventive actions Documentation of daily work and inspections to WTG Fabrication & Quality Manager Prioritise participation in inspection for different Add on components according to failure trends and criticality of failures Check of CTQs according to Digital inspection tool e.g LEP- VG – DT- Paint- LPS-LOPC Review quality related as-built documentation Highlight relevant HSE related issues Deliverables Inspection and manufacturing reports Non-conformity (Synergi) reports Additional comments Consultant should bring own PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) needed to perform the work and flashlight Consultant should preferably live close to the blade manufacturing site Work on weekend is not planned, but might become relevant as an exception Access and work restrictions, e.g., due to HSE requirements, may exceptionally be applied by the supplier at their site, limiting chargeable workdays Qualifications Technical education relevant for the subject matter. Recommended 3 years of work experience within wind /manufacturing of blades Recommended 1 year of experience from similar position Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes and smart phone applications for digital inspections Language skills Good English skills in writing and speaking Soft skills Adaptable, works well in teams, strong communication abilities Capable of establishing trustful relationship Proactive Self-driven Hands on experience Polite and calm by nature Cooperative Safety conscious Quality conscious

Offshore Wind

Commissioning Engineer - HV Switching

Offshore, Germany - Germany

Work alongside the Electrical Systems Package site representatives and Client Commissioning Engineers to assist in delivering the Commissioning activities as Clients Engineer, driving the work scope forward on site to meet the project programme. Client witness and sign off for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Commissioning for Substations or Wind Turbines Provide technical support for Project Senior Authorised Persons and M&E Engineers. Provide assistance for the Client Commissioning Manager (Lead) and SCADA Commissioning Manager Based principally in the Jack-Up Vessel or Commissioning Vessel following installation of the assets offshore. Alternatively, limited work period in the onshore construction yard before Load-Out. Initial investigation and reporting of incidents Perform switching operations (66 kV – 155 kV) at offshore substations, export cables, and wind turbines in line with client HV Safety Rules. Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system – Permit request and approval,. Carry out fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on offshore HV equipment. Deliverables: Weekly reporting and record keeping on Progress and Issues to the Client Commissioning Manager (Lead) Liaise with Engineering and Quality Departments to ensure Outstanding Engineering/Quality Issues are resolved. Interface with the IAC team, OSS team and WTG team. Elaboration of Switching Plan and HV Switching Schedules. Responsible for ensuring accurate ‘As Built’ Drawings and Commissioning Records produced by the Contractors. Certifications: Relevant technical education (e.g. Electrical Engineering Degree/HNC ) desirable or equivalent. Certified according to VDE 0105-100 as Switching Operator (Schaltberechtigter) or eligibility to be certified with the corresponding training. GWO basic safety training GWO Enhanced First Aid Training (Ersthelfer Offshore DGUV) Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) Offshore medical fitness Other requirements: Proven Electrical Commissioning Engineer in a MV/HV asset (Client or Contractor role) Knowledge of testing Alarms/Controls/Indications from a range of MV/HV Equipment to SCADA Systems Knowledge of commissioning of LV/MV/HV Switchgear and associated components. Knowledge of Siemens/GE protection relays including IEC61850/Goose communications is desirable. Experience of BMS Systems is desirable Understanding of HV Safety Rules. Self-starting with planning/coordination and problem solving abilities. Fluent written and verbal English with good communication skills