Descripción del trabajo

Job Overview

Are you passionate about electricity, mechanics, and hydraulics? Do you want to play an essential role in maintaining wind turbines and support the global shift to renewable energy? Vestas offers you the chance to use your electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic expertise as a Service Technician with the world leader in sustainable energy solutions. We provide comprehensive technical training to ensure our technicians are among the most skilled in the industry. Safety is a core value deeply integrated into every work aspect.

Work Environment and Location

This role involves servicing wind farms across regional Australia. It is important to note that this is not a FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) position, so residing within the region is necessary. Potential work locations include:

Western Australia: Merredin, Jurien Bay, Geraldton
South Australia: Port Augusta/Whyalla, Millicent/Mount Gambier
Victoria: Warrnambool, Ballarat, Sale
New South Wales: Canberra/Goulburn, Inverell/Glen Innes
Queensland: Hughenden, Chinchilla/Dulacca, Atherton
Tasmania: Musselroe, Granville Harbour

Work hours are approximately 8 hours per day with on-call duty once every 3-4 weeks on weekends. Expected travel is around 50 days per year.

Key Responsibilities

Adhere strictly to safety and environmental protocols while meeting service targets.
Conduct routine service inspections following Vestas’ detailed standards and perform repair, replacement, and troubleshooting tasks on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
Ensure turbines function smoothly, utilizing condition monitoring and remote control systems.
Manage service vehicle and warehouse stock efficiently by ordering necessary materials, tools, and spare parts timely.
Assemble and maintain components according to current standards and use cranes when applicable.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical, or hydraulics coupled with a desire to enhance skills in these domains.
Proficient computer abilities for task monitoring and documentation.
Good written and spoken English communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety standards.
Ability to work at heights, including climbing wind turbines and undertaking physically demanding tasks in diverse weather conditions.
Willingness to travel to various sites as needed.
Enjoys collaborating within teams and coordinating with various stakeholders, linking with field teams and the broader business.
Independent, solution-focused, and well-organized in performing job duties.

Benefits and Additional Information

Join a global leader in renewable energy with extensive career development opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Diversity and inclusion-friendly workplace environment.
Flexible working arrangements.
13 weeks paid primary carer's leave and 3 weeks paid secondary carer's leave.
Employee Assistance Program to support well-being.

Note that all prospective employees must pass a complete medical examination and background verification process. We strongly encourage applications from all community sectors, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About Vestas

Vestas is a premier global provider of sustainable energy solutions specializing in wind turbine design, manufacturing, installation, and servicing for both onshore and offshore projects. With over 40 years’ experience and more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide, we are the industry pioneers striving to create a sustainable energy future. Our workforce of over 29,000 employees globally shares a unified mission to power the world sustainably today and beyond.

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Service Technician