Travelling Blade Technician

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Vestas Full time

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**Full-Time**

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**Field Operations**

**Vestas have a fantastic opportunity to join our travelling blade repair team.**

**If you like working at heights, being paid to see this great land of ours and being a part of a solid crew of highly trained people, this is the role for you.**

**Roster: 8:2 Travel Location: Across AUNZ Wind farms Accommodation and Vehicle Provided**

The purpose of the position is to repair the Blade Damages (FRP) at sites across Australia.

You will be part of an adventurous team travelling the country, working and living in many different climates as a specialised crew.

Your work will be integral to the upkeep and maintenance of our wind farms contributing to the continued world-class leading renewable energy infrastructure for Vestas Wind.

All travel costs, accommodation, food and mobility are paid for along with being trained by some of the best technicians in the world.

This is a unique opportunity to build a career in a very unique role.

Key accountabilities will include inspection and repair of blades and non-composite structures without delaying the project schedules. A key task for the team is to improve the quality and safety standards in all activities. You will become an expert in improvement in guiding projects and ensuring all tools and PPE are calibrated and inspected.

**Responsibilities**
- Supervise contractor’s installation/handling of the wind turbine Blades & major components
- Act according to safety rules and quality procedures related to blade maintenance activities
- Guide and supervise contractors in following Vesta's engineering standards of quality & HSE working requirements as required
- Collect factory acceptance test documents from the WTG’s about Blades and report non-conformities in the NCR system
- Accurately report the status of Blade defects and collaborate with Blades Engineering support in assessing the complexity of the repair
- Performing onsite composite and non-composite repairs within technical expertise limits while following internal maintenance procedures
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with all Project & Service site teams
- Motivate, Guide and optimise work groups to achieve the project objective in the most efficient manner
- Maintain operational requirements for the site Blade/fibre works during construction and maintenance phases, including repair scheduling, material/PPE planning, tooling requirements & repair execution in Liaison with relevant stakeholders
- Carry out all activities related to the blades maintenance processes to assure service level agreements and minimize service costs
- Undertake Blade inspections using a variety of methods (ground based/up-tower/UAV)
- Assess and evaluate the operational level of the blades inspected, register results on maintenance information systems to assure the reliability of the information gathered and compliance of information reporting procedures

**Qualifications**
- Solid background in the relevant composites industry
- IRATA qualifications highly regarded
- GWO/Blade training highly regarded
- Dogging/advanced rigging highly regarded
- All high-risk licenses highly regarded

**Competencies**
- A focus on safety and quality.
- Solid knowledge of Blade Materials, repair methods & manufacturing processes.
- Able to read technical Blade drawings & specifications.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to motivate teams in complex environments.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
- Experience with effective safety programs & procedures.
- Relationship building with both internal and external contacts.
- Ability to work in high-priority situations.
- Knowledge in working with MS Office/SAP.
- Good teamwork competencies and operational readiness.
- Willingness to travel for long periods, often in remote locations.
- Ability to work at heights and in extreme environments.
- Able to take the initiative to achieve targets.

**Additional information**
- We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time
- Travel will be required: Throughout Australia and New Zealand
- All potential employees will be required to undertake a full medical assessment to be considered for this role

**Our Benefits**
- Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
- Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
- A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
- Employee Assistance Program

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At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workfor

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