Operator / Service Technician (M/F)

About the Role

Join Vestas as an Operator or Service Technician within the Service Department in France. Be part of an international leader in wind energy and actively support the transition to sustainable power. Your role will involve maintaining and optimizing client wind farms to ensure turbines operate at maximum capacity and energy efficiency throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspection work adhering to Vestas’ standards, focusing on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
• Manage turbine operations using condition monitoring and remote control systems to secure smooth functionality.
• Maintain service vehicles and warehouses by ordering necessary materials, tools, and spare parts to enable efficient field service.
• Assemble and install components using internal or external cranes in line with technical guidelines.
• Comply with rigorous safety and environmental protocols, striving to meet service quality objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Educational credentials range from a high school diploma with technical field experience up to a bachelor’s degree or BTS/DUT in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, with BZEE certification for technician level.
• Preferred work experience of 2 to 5 years in industrial maintenance or electrical domains, including familiarity with high voltage systems.

Competencies and Skills

• Proactive communication with customers about service completions and upcoming maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and with flexibility; willingness to travel as required for field assignments.
• Competence in technical English, both written and spoken, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong team collaboration skills and effective communication abilities.
• Firm dedication to workplace safety, including the capability to work at heights.

What Vestas Offers

• Opportunities for career growth within an innovative, international company.
• A safe working environment supported by advanced personal protective equipment and strict safety procedures.
• Joining a global leader in wind power with over 40 years of experience and a prominent market position in France.
• Employment in a dynamic workplace, with Vestas France boasting over 900 employees and a leadership role in the French wind power sector for more than a decade.

Additional Information

Vestas designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains wind turbines worldwide, covering both onshore and offshore projects. The French subsidiary employs more than 600 people, including over 400 maintenance agents and technicians, with continuous recruitment exceeding 100 new hires annually.