A day in the life of Fabian and Marcel

On September 21, 2024, it is Open Energy Day, the day on which developers of (wind) energy projects open their doors to the public. In the run-up to this, NedZero, in collaboration with ENERCON, made a photo report from a wind turbine. In the lead roles: Fabian and Marcel, two mechanics from ENERCON. Watch the video that we made together and a selection of the images. Edwin van Aalten made the images.

"There is no better way to tell our story than by showing a day in the life of our engineers Fabian and Marcel. The success of ENERCON starts with the people who keep our turbines running day and night."
Bas van Sprang, Head of Service Netherlands, Enercon Services Netherlands BV
A day in the life of a wind turbine technician
“We always start with coffee. We have everything with us: a Senseo coffee machine, soup and of course our garden chairs. Some colleagues even have an airfryer on board.”
"A work van with everything you need. This is where it starts and this is where it ends. The van is our workshop, our office and our canteen."
@Edwin van Aalten
"The sun is shining. The service bus is ready. And the wind turbine is ready for the major maintenance."
@Edwin van Aalten
"We take the time for the right preparation. Everything to be able to work safely upstairs."
@Edwin van Aalten
"Our life jacket goes up with us. This way, in case of emergency, we can bring ourselves or our colleague to safety."
@Edwin van Aalten
“Safety is everything.”
Fabian, wind turbine service technician at Enercon
@Edwin van Aalten
"On the way to lonely heights."
@Edwin van Aalten
"We register with the customer. So that they know that we are working on their wind turbine today."
@Edwin van Aalten
"On the way to the top."
@Edwin van Aalten
“The 'bolting' of the rotating parts into the turbine, an important moment in our work.”
@Edwin van Aalten
“The work is very versatile, both electrical and mechanical. From replacing communication equipment, vacuuming wear dust, lubricating bearings, to checking the elevator equipment.”
@Edwin van Aalten
"High above the meadows, with a view that many a worker would wish for, we work to keep these beautiful machines in top condition."
Marcel, Wind Turbine Service Technician at Enercon.
@Edwin van Aalten
“This work is freedom. Working in the most beautiful locations. And often in the middle of nature.”
Marcel, Wind Turbine Service Technician at Enercon.
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