Service Technician

Are you interested in electricity, mechanics, and hydraulics? Do you want to play an important part in keeping our wind turbines running? Do you want to contribute to the transition towards a world powered by renewable energy?

Vestas have an exciting position available at Sapphire wind farm for a full time and long-term Electrical and/or Mechanical Service Technician.

About the Role

This role is for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic electrical and/or mechanical 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 Sapphire 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

• 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 keep plant 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

Qualifications

• A Grade Electrical License
• and/or Mechanical trade certificate
• Full drivers license

Competencies

• Literate with PC & modern technologies to support your day-to-day work
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings to support fault-finding and/or maintenance activities
• Any knowledge of PLC and/or SCADA systems
• Motivation to learn new skills and thrive in a growing industry
• Understanding of safety principles, willing to adhere to and drive safety compliance company-wide
• Experience with HV/LV, hydraulics, and mechanical systems in a residential, commercial, and/or industrial environment
• Proficient in the use of various hand tools
• Strong communicational skills, ability to work in a small team
• Ability to work at heights in confined environments

What We Offer

• A professional safety culture
• A consultative environment
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
• Global career progression prospects
• All tools and training for the job
• PPE, PC and Laptop
• Site vehicles for shared use
• Site specific allowances and overtime pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Options for travel to explore other sites

Additional information

• You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job
• This role is not FIFO, you must live in the region
• We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date

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
• Market leading 18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.