The department is a small team environment based on site at Yandin 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, stock keeper and planner, with KPI’s allocated by the Area Service Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Electrical or mechanical trade certificate (Preferred).
• Previous experience supervising a team in an industrial setting.
• Valid driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all site activities comply with Vestas HSE policies, WHS legislation, and environmental regulations.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, meeting Safety KPIs and conducting regular toolbox and pre-start briefings.
• Engage with landowners to ensure safe operations on site.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and manage a team of technicians, including HR responsibilities, annual reviews, and Continuous Performance Development (CPD).
• Provide clear direction, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to service personnel.
• Identify and support staff development needs in consultation with the Site Manager.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, landowners, and key stakeholders.
• Routinely communicate site activities and updates to customer representatives.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and provide feedback and strategy suggestions to line managers.
• Operational Management
• Plan and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities in collaboration with the Site Planner.
• Ensure service and maintenance tasks are completed within scheduled timeframes and contractual obligations.
• Supervise maintenance of Wind Turbine Generators, electrical and civil Balance of Plant (BoP) components.
• Monitor turbine performance indicators to maintain and improve reliability.
• Administration & Reporting
• Prepare and manage work rosters, including on-call schedules.
• Maintain accurate records in SAP and other reporting systems.
• Observe and enforce all work instructions, procedures, and codes of practice.