WTG 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A-Grade Electrical license or Mechanical trade certificate
• Full clean driving license
• Competencies:
• PC literate, preferably MS Office
• Ability to learn new skills

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic mechanical or electrical 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 Mount Emerald 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

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• Undertake scheduled service and reactive maintenance on as required basis
• Respond and attend site outside normal working hours to undertake reactive maintenance on a 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
• Undertake the site induction
• Undertake the requirements of the SMA (Service Maintenance Agreement)
• Complying with the duty of care assigned under OH&S legislation and demonstrate commitment to accident prevention
• Observing all work instructions, procedures, safety codes of practice, employer OH&S and Environmental requirements and statutory rules and regulations
• Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Participate in safety, toolbox or other meetings where required
• All other duties within competence, skill, qualifications and experience as directed