Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance
Price
Duration
$1,650
2-Day
(Early Bird: $1,320) until April 20th
Dates
Spring Session: May 19-20, 2026
Format
Course Status
Virtual (Live)
Open
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Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance
This 2-day intensive training is designed to equip professionals with a comprehensive understanding of wind farm operations & maintenance (O&M) strategy and asset management,. Participants will gain in-depth insights into the full lifecycle of a wind farm from pre-construction planning through long-term operational management, including the integration of emerging technologies.
Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will develop the skills needed to design and implement effective O&M strategies, manage multi-stakeholder contracts, and apply best-practice maintenance approaches across all major turbine and site components in this rapidly evolving industry.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Explain the basics of a foundational O&M strategy for an offshore wind farm, incorporating OPEX modeling, KPI frameworks, and end-of-life planning
- Explain the contractual structures between developers and turbine manufacturers and describe how these shape operational responsibilities on an offshore site
- Identify common failure modes and maintenance best practices for key turbine and offshore infrastructure components across lifecycle stages (0-5, 5-15, 15+ years)
- Identify asset management strategies and relevant subsidy frameworks to support operational decision-making
- Compare the perspectives of developers and turbine manufacturers on O&M responsibilities, contracts, and maintenance best practices
- Evaluate how emerging technologies, including robotics, AI, and machine learning, can be integrated into an offshore O&M strategy
Who Should Attend?
This course is a foundational to intermediate-level course. It is best suited to those building or broadening their understanding of offshore wind O&M, rather than senior professionals with deep operational expertise.
This course is ideal for professionals in the offshore wind sector, including:
- Early- to Mid-Level Project Developers: Professionals at newer or growing developer organizations looking to understand what effective O&M planning looks like from the ground up
- Investors & Asset Owners: Those with financial stakes in offshore wind projects who want a structured understanding of what drives operational costs, risks, and performance
- O&M Professionals Broadening Their Scope: Technicians, engineers, or coordinators with experience in one area of O&M who want a fuller picture of the entire asset lifecycle
- Transitioning Professionals: Those moving into offshore wind from adjacent sectors (onshore wind, oil & gas, marine, etc.) who need a solid foundation in offshore-specific O&M practice
- Project Finance & Commercial Teams: Professionals involved in the business side of offshore wind who need operational literacy to make better-informed decisions
- Supply Chain & Procurement Professionals: Those working with turbine manufacturers, service providers, or contractors who want to understand how their work fits into the broader O&M picture
Course Outline
Module 1: Early O&M Strategy Design (OWC)
- OPEX modeling and budget forecasting
- Defining and tracking operational KPIs
- End-of-life planning and decommissioning considerations
Module 2: Handover, Contracts & Shared Operations (OWC & GE Vernova)
- Turbine supply and handover agreements
- Splitting operational responsibilities: what the manufacturer covers vs. the developer
- How contractual structures shape day-to-day site operations
Module 3: Blades – Maintenance Strategy & Asset Management (OWC & GE Vernova)
- Common failures, fault patterns, and inspection findings across lifecycle stages (0–5, 5–15, 15+ years)
- Best-practice maintenance and repair strategies
- Asset management approaches and applicable subsidies
Module 4: Turbine – Maintenance Strategy & Asset Management (OWC & GE Vernova)
- Common failures and fault patterns across lifecycle stages (0–5, 5–15, 15+ years)
- Best-practice maintenance strategies
- Asset management approaches and applicable subsidies
Module 5: Cables – Maintenance Strategy & Asset Management (OWC)
- Common failures and fault patterns across lifecycle stages (0–5, 5–15, 15+ years)
- Best-practice maintenance and monitoring strategies
- Asset management approaches and applicable subsidies
Module 6: Foundations – Maintenance Strategy & Asset Management (OWC)
- Common failures and fault patterns across lifecycle stages (0–5, 5–15, 15+ years)
- Best-practice inspection and maintenance strategies
- Asset management approaches and applicable subsidies
Module 7: Transport & Installation (OWC & GE Vernova)
- Key O&M considerations arising from original T&I decisions
- Common issues and rectification strategies
- Best practices and lessons learned
Module 8: Emerging Technologies & the Future of Offshore O&M (GE Vernova)
- Robotics and autonomous inspection systems
- Data analytics, AI, and machine learning in predictive maintenance
- Integrating new technologies into your O&M strategy
Course Instructors:
Cristina Fernandez Alonso, Product Service Engineer
GE Vernova
Cristina Fernández Alonso is a Product Service Engineer at GE Vernova, specializing in Offshore Wind Operation & Maintenance (O&M). With over 11 years of experience in the energy sector, she has developed deep expertise in wind turbine reliability, blade performance, and fleet support. Cristina began her career as a consultant in the oil and gas industry in Lyon, France, before joining GE Power’s Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP). She then transitioned to GE Renewable Energy, where she has spent nearly eight years in various roles, including Fleet Performance Engineer and Product Service Engineer – Blades. In her current role, she leads root cause analyses (RCA) for complex technical issues affecting offshore wind turbine operations, supports field technicians and service teams worldwide, and contributes to new blade product introductions to enhance fleet reliability and performance.
Cliff Pullen, OWC Director of Asset Management
OWC, an ABL Group Company
Cliff is a highly accomplished Director with over two decades of experience in offshore wind farm asset management with and infrastructure development, having spent 11 years with Ørsted and the board member of several operating offshore wind farms before his shift to OWC. He has a proven track record of working closely with senior leadership teams, board directors, shareholders, and operators to deliver commercially impactful outcomes that enhance business performance and long-term value. Cliff has Operational Project Management experience of offshore assets undertaking significant repair and replacement campaigns on turbines and cables. Cliff is based in London, UK.
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