The job entails operating High Voltage equipment, maintenance of HV assets and supervision of subcontractors.
Your role will imply a close cooperation with our Service teams to support HV operations and Electrical Balance of Plant systems (EBoP).
There may be a requirement to travel to our other wind farms at times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A-Grade Electrician certification- essential
• HV Operator- essential
• Substation experience- essential
• Eligible for appointment as Vestas HV advanced operator

Safety

• Ensuring that each task is undertaken in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel, protects the environment and work methods are followed at all times;
• Comply with the duty of care assigned under OH&S legislation and demonstrate commitment to accident prevention;
• Undertake Site Inductions, Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Report all incidents, accidents or near misses;
• Observe all work instructions, procedures, safety codes of practice, employer OH&S and Environmental requirements and statutory rules and regulations;
• Ensure teams adhere to Vestas HV Electrical Safety rules

Operation & Maintenance of HV Equipment

• Travel to sites and undertake HV scheduled service, inspections and reactive maintenance on a as required basis;
• Provide remote operational and technical support to site based HV operators
• Respond and attend site outside normal working hours to undertake unscheduled maintenance on a as required basis;
• Plan and execute substation maintenance shutdowns - coordinate (including liaising with internal teams), supervise third parties and generate reports;
• Undertake operations and maintenance within the limits of training and authorisation including operation of HV and LV equipment;
• Provide safe access to HV equipment, including writing and oversight of switching instructions and access documents;
• All other duties within their competence, skill, qualifications and experience as directed;

Customers

• Maintain good relationship with internal and external customers;
• Understand external customers’ requirements;
• Provide prompt onsite feedback to customer;
• Liaise with Power utilities on operational matters;
• Support site teams with their requests;

Staff

• Participating in safety, toolbox or other meetings where required
• Coordinate, supervise working parties
• Provide oversight on the training of HV operators
• Liaise with other stakeholders for tasks that require input across teams e.g. Procurement, Sales etc