UK: CWind Increases Its Inspections Services Offering

CWind, a UK-based offshore wind services provider is increasing its inspections services offering and is taking on Michael McQueenie to head up the section.

CWind has been offering inspection services to its clients since 2009 and has conducted a range of inspections on behalf of its clients at 10 wind farms since then, including wind farm Ormonde, Walney 1 / 2 and Thanet Offshore.

Peter Jorgensen, Managing Director of CWind commented: “As offshore wind farm construction has picked up around the UK in the last few years, so has the need for inspection services. We have prided ourselves on providing expert inspection teams and a growing range of inspection services. With Michael McQueenie we have found an experienced engineer, with whom we can take the inspections department to the next level. We’re now in a position to offer the additional inspection services such as blade inspections on and offshore that our clients are asking for.”

Michael McQueenie EngTech MSOE MBES, is an apprentice trained engineer with 15 years’ experience in heavy industry, six of which have been dedicated to inspections. Prior to joining CWind, Michael worked for a large independent inspection company carrying out on- and offshore wind turbine inspections, business development and technical support. Michael is the Chairman of the Scottish region for BES (Bureau of Engineer Surveyors) and BES council member for 2013.

Michael McQueenie commented on his appointment: “I am excited to be joining CWind at this time. Inspections are a core element of the entire life cycle of any wind farm. As the industry evolves both on and offshore I look forward to working closely with the team to ensure we can build on CWind’s existing successes as we expand our offering.”

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Press release, June 12, 2013; Image: cwind