Swire Renewable Energy

Swire Renewable Energy is pleased to share its 2024 Health and Safety results. We have once again exceeded our targets and significantly strengthened our HSE culture. Safety observations increased 516% compared to 2023 (and an impressive 8700% compared to 2022). Importantly, the company experienced a 63% increase in total manhours, however we maintained zero lost time injuries and our TRIF rate, at 2.95 per million hours – remains below the industry average. Throughout 2024, we upheld our commitment to our seven safety non-negotiables, including empowering our technicians and staff to use the Stop Work Authority. The SWA empowers every team member to stop any activity they believe to be unsafe. Ryan Smith, CEO of Swire Renewable Energy, commented: "We are very encouraged with the ongoing improvements in our HSE results and the strengthening of our HSE culture. Keeping all our teams safe is our first priority…"

Swire Renewable Energy is hosting an online Recruitment Morning event on 23 January 2025, specifically aimed at HV Technicians with proven experience in the field. If you're an HV technician and are eager to contribute your expertise to a growing, forward-thinking company in upcoming projects across Europe, register now at https://lnkd.in/gYx9W5Ee. As a global provider in renewable energy inspection, repair, and maintenance, SRE prioritises delivering high-quality services to customers in the renewable energy supply chain. Our technicians are the core of our operations as we continually foster an inclusive safety culture that prioritises the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, customers, and partners. For any questions, please contact dannielle.seddon@swire-re.com.

Swire Renewable Energy wishes all our technicians, office staff, valued clients, and suppliers a safe and peaceful holiday season. May the new year bring continued success and collaboration as we look ahead to 2025.

Swire Renewable Energy is supporting Siemens Gamesa on the German Program Windfarm, consisting of the Borkum Riffgrund 3 and Gode Wind 3 offshore wind projects, located in the German North Sea.   SRE's involvement in the project began in Q1 2024 and will continue through 2025, with the deployment of highly skilled technicians for HV installation and commissioning services, as well as specialised paint scope services. Gode Wind 3 consists of 23 turbines, while Borkum Riffgrund 3 features a total of 83 turbines, in a total of 106 SG11.0-200 DD turbines serviced by SRE.   Ryan Smith, CEO of Swire Renewable Energy, emphasised, “We’re dedicated to upholding exceptional service and safety standards, ensuring the success of these critical projects and playing our part in advancing offshore wind energy in the region.”   To learn more about Swire Renewable Energy and our service offering, visit swire-re.com.

Swire Renewable Energy has agreed to acquire Rope Access Sverige AB, a Sweden-based wind turbine blade repair and maintenance specialist operating in Europe and the UK. The acquisition significantly enhances SRE’s blade repair and maintenance division, and further expands SRE’s footprint in Europe, particular the Nordics.   Ryan Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Swire Renewable Energy, commented: “This acquisition is particularly important and reinforces our determination to develop a world-class independent blade inspection, repair and maintenance business within our growing wind farm maintenance and services business across the Nordics, Europe and the UK. Like SRE, Rope Access has a safety-first culture, and we are pleased to welcome their highly skilled technicians and management team. The acquisition effectively creates one of the largest and most experienced wind turbine blade maintenance and repair companies in Europe and the UK. We look forward to widening our service offering for all our clients”.   Swire Renewable Energy looks forward to welcoming Rope Access Sveriage AB's highly skilled technicians and office professionals in the coming months, and expanding our capacity to serve wind turbine manufacturers, owners, and developers across the industry. We again wish to thank our advisors, RSM and Vinge, for their work in completing this transaction.   Learn more about this acquisition: https://lnkd.in/gZHzvuBP.

Swire Renewable Energy (SRE) has successfully completed offshore blade repairs and leading-edge protection work at North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm in North Wales. Partnering with RWE and Greencoat UK Wind PLC for the third consecutive year, SRE deployed teams of technicians throughout the European summer, delivering high-quality repairs and adding to turbine efficiency and durability despite challenging offshore conditions. “We sincerely appreciate our work with RWE and Greencoat UK Wind. Expansion of our blade repair services has been positive in 2024. Thanks to RWE, Greencoat and our technicians for the commitment to safety at site” said Ryan Smith, CEO of Swire Renewable Energy. Learn more about Swire Renewable Energy and our blade repair capabilities at www.swire-re.com.

Swire Renewable Energy confirms that the company has achieved two consecutive years without a Lost Time Incident. This is a significant milestone and highlights SRE’s commitment to proactive health and safety, and the well-being of our teams across all operations sites, regions and throughout our office network.   Despite increasing operational complexity and working hours, our focus on safety has remained our first priority. In 2024, Positive Safety Observations have increased by 1156% over 2023, and management Safety Walks have increased by 88%. This improvement demonstrates the proactive and strong safety culture within the business, including the acquired companies we have successfully integrated into our network over the last 12 months.   Ryan Smith, CEO of Swire Renewable Energy, said, "We’ve taken significant steps to overhaul our HSE culture in the past two years. Through a focussed and disciplined commitment to safety reporting and situational awareness, we’ve managed to fundamentally change and transform our safety culture. The wind turbine maintenance supply chain carries inherent operational risks, and we’ve stepped up our efforts to manage that risk effectively. We are proud of reaching two years without a Lost Time Incident. We wish to thank all our highly skilled technicians and office staff for being proactive in making this shift in organisational behaviour. Everyone at SRE has the right to STOP WORK if they believe conditions are unsafe.”

Swire Renewable Energy is looking for experienced Electrical Technicians to join us in upcoming Pre-Assembly projects in Denmark.   Requirements for this position include: - 2 to 3 years of electrical experience in the wind Industry, preferably with Vestas. - Valid GWO certification. - Eligibility to hold a valid Passport and Driver’s License. - Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written). - Right to work in the EU.   As an Electrical Technician, your key responsibilities will be: - Installing and connecting electrical components (cables, cabinets, transformers, control systems). - Conducting inspections, cleaning, greasing, and part replacement. - Performing electrical troubleshooting, functional tests, and safety checks. - Ensuring compliance with industry standards.   If you're available to work in Denmark and meet the requirements, learn more about this opportunity and apply now: https://lnkd.in/eR9yTunD

Swire Renewable Energy will be exhibiting at the upcoming Windaba 2024 Conference & Exhibition, taking place on 2-3 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.   Visit us at booth 27 to learn more about our services and recent business developments, including the expansion of our operations across Africa following the acquisition of Obelisk Energy Services.   To set up a meeting, reach out to our team, Donald Blake Riccardo Buehler Taariq Hendricks Keshrie Reddy, or stop by booth 27. We look forward to seeing you there.

As our operations expand, Swire Renewable Energy is searching for skilled Mechanical Technicians to join our upcoming Pre-Assembly projects in Denmark.   To apply for these opportunities at SRE, you must have: - 2 to 3 years of mechanical experience in the Wind Industry, preferably with Vestas. - Valid GWO certification. - Eligibility to hold a valid Passport and Driver’s License. - Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written). - Right to work in the EU.   As a Mechanical Technician at SRE, your key responsibilities will include preparation/lifting/installation of components, mechanical installation of ladders/lift/cooling systems/bolt stretching, snagging and preventative maintenance of components, amongst other tasks.    If you meet the above requirements and are eager to join a global provider in the wind industry committed to driving an inclusive culture that prioritises the health, safety, and wellbeing of its employees, we encourage you to apply.   Learn more about this position and apply now: https://lnkd.in/gy9uppFY