OGUK/OEUK medical required for wind turbine blade repair job in Germany – is this legit?
Hi everyone,
I’ve recently obtained my IRATA Level 1 + GWO Basic Technical Training (BTT). I don’t have any previous experience working on wind turbines, but I do have experience in industry, surface preparation, etc.
I’m currently looking for work around Europe, and a company has shown interest in my profile. They told me they urgently need workers for a blade repair project in Germany.
However, they say I need an OGUK/OEUK medical certificate. I had never even heard of this before. The company sent me a link to an English company called Marine Medical Services, where I can supposedly get the medical done online and pay for it myself.
I have a few questions:
- Does this sound legitimate?
- Has anyone here had a similar experience?
- Is it normal for a company to require the worker to pay for the OGUK/OEUK medical themselves?
- What exactly is the OGUK/OEUK medical for?
- From what I understand, it is mainly intended for offshore work, is that correct?
- Would it make sense for a wind turbine blade repair project in Germany, especially if the work is onshore?
I’d really appreciate any advice from people who have worked in wind energy, rope access or offshore.
Thanks!