Transport Readiness Specialist

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Vestas Full time

The ANZ portfolio planning team is a function within the Supply Chain and Transport department located in the Asia Pacific Region. The team is responsible for the supply chain and transport planning of Vestas projects working closely with internal stakeholders; sales, construction, global/regional planning and technical management. As well as external stakeholders; clients, subcontractors, government departments and local councils.

As our newest team member, you will be responsible for planning and defining efficient and safe transport solutions for our projects from port of loading to sites. You will have a high degree of stakeholder interaction; engaging daily with key sub-regional departments covering from preliminaries transport studies to advise on transportability through to contract closing. Understanding OSOM transportation across states in Australia and in New Zealand, while also driving Vestas minimum road requirements and manuals for wind turbine transportation.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan and define transport solution for each project during sales phase working closely with subcontractors and construction.
- Provide technical support to Sales, construction and Procurement teams during negotiations and contracting with Subcontractors and Clients.
- Coordinate with the civil engineering team regarding civil design queries and optimisations that require feedback from Vestas' transport subcontractor.
- Manage requirements for public roads and on-site roads to support OSOM WTG transportation working closely with subcontractors.
- Coordinate Transport risk assessment with HSE
- Awareness of project layouts and civil concept design to support optimization of project layouts to improve constructability.
- Support long term planning of transport equipment requirements and development with transport suppliers and global readiness team.
- Provide technical support to Construction and transport outbound team during project execution.
- Coordinate transport lessons learnt with project execution

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in transportation or civils engineering
- Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly

**Competencies**
- Technical awareness of Wind turbine transportation, OSOM movements or wind farm civil balance of plant works.
- Experience in negotiation on technical matters with both clients and subcontractors
- Experience in the Construction industry and Renewables sector (desirable)
- Suitable software skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Awareness of commercial contract items
- Ability to self-manage as well as coordinate efforts of cross-functional teams
- Strong verbal and written communication / negotiation
- High degree of stakeholder interaction(both internal and external)

**What We Offer**
- We offer an exciting position in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer.
- You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other
- A positive safety cultures
- Diverse and fast-paced work environment
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
- Global career progression prospects.
- Diversity and Inclusion

**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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**DEIB Statement**

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 workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

**About Vestas**

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history

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