Service Technician

at  Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 151 GW of wind turbines in 86 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 129 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 29,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
We are powering the energy transition globally, and are experiencing significant growth in Australia and New Zealand. There has never been a better time to consider moving to, or growing your career in the renewable energy industry. We are proud to share the following career opportunity with you, and look forward to receiving your application or enquiry.

REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical or Mechanical License
• Driver’s License
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to pick up apps and technical platforms on a PC – advantageous

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is for a suitable qualified and enthusiastic electrical or mechanical technician to work in our service team. The successful applicant must hold a recognised Australian trade certificate.
The department is a small team environment based on site at Dundonnell wind farm. The technicians report to the site supervisor and are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the wind turbines in accordance with the contract. Support is provided by an administrator and a planner with KPIs given by the Area Service Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake scheduled service and reactive maintenance on as required basis in line with the Service Maintenance Agreement
• Perform all time registration, parts consumptions and technical feedback reporting as required for each job
• Respond and attend site outside normal working hours to undertake reactive maintenance on an on-call and rostered basis.
• Maintain all company vehicles and plant and equipment in good clean condition
• Undertake operations and maintenance within the limits of training and authorisation including operation of HV and LV
• Ensuring that each task is undertaken in a manner that ensure the safety of personnel, protects the environment and work methods are followed at all times
• Complying with the duty of care assigned under WHS legislation and demonstrate commitment to accident prevention
• Participate in safety, toolbox or other meetings where required
• Participate in all required training