Offshore Wind Turbine Technician – Required Certifications & Hiring Difficulty (Europe)

Hi everyone,

I’m interested in becoming an offshore wind turbine technician in Europe and I’d like to clarify a few things about both certifications and hiring.

From my research so far, the main required courses seem to be: •GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) •GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) •GWO Sea Survival / HUET

Are these certifications generally enough to get hired as an entry-level offshore technician in Europe?

I should also mention that I don’t have a formal diploma as an electrician or mechanic, but I enjoy working with tools and repairing things, and I’m motivated to learn.

How difficult is it to actually get hired with this background? Is the industry open to newcomers, or do companies strongly prefer candidates with prior electrical/mechanical experience?

Any insights from people currently working in offshore wind would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!