Blade Specialist

**This is a great opportunity to continue your knowledge and career growth of blade technology and repairs.**

**Regional Operations Team APAC > Operations Engineering APAC > Blades ASP**

The Operations Engineering department supports all three pillars of Vestas service: Onshore, Offshore and Multi-brand as required, along with Installation Project support.

We provide technical support to Projects, Service sales, and the Service contract managers (including direct customer support) throughout the Wind Farm Life Cycle.

The Blade Specialist function reports into the Blade Manager APAC, providing Tier 2 (regional) support for Blade Module Technical queries and escalations for Tier 3 (Country) escalations, forming a seamless link with Tier 1 (CIM/VPS) to ensure timely conclusion to support requests.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide technical mentorship to Blade support team in APAC.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis workshops.
- Technical writing for Customer Memorandums, Technical reports, case studies and business case development.
- Review and approval of technical documents.
- Severity assessment of Blade damages and mitigation actions to ensure safe and reliable operation of the blades under service in Vestas.
- On-site assessment of Blade damages and reporting of these internally and externally.
- Leading customer and insurance call for Technical Blade related matters.
- Project support on tools and generation of non-standard repair methods development.
- Ongoing open collaboration with Global Engineering, CIM & VPS.
- Maintains safe and healthy environment by following organization standards and legal regulations, with a focus on reducing costs of energy production

**Qualifications**
- Engineering background (M.Sc. or higher)
- Significant Blade industry experience (10+ years)
- Vestas Experience high desired

**Competencies**
- Advanced level technical understanding of Blade Design, Manufacturing and Field repair and upgrade methods
- Knowledge of Lightning Protection systems, CMS systems and other auxiliary blade systems is an advantage
- Engage in HSE management and be fully safety focused
- Strong stakeholder management skills and understanding of technical sales is desirable
- Strong people skills, and natural ability to convey complex problems in a pragmatic and accessible manner to all levels (internal and external) of business
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Highly analytical, with good overview and planning skills
- Utilize strong creative thinking to assist in with process improvement areas & develop processes, tools, and methods accordingly
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and able to adapt quickly to business challenges
- Comfortable working remotely, as the department is physically located in multiple locations

**What We Offer**
- A strong safety culture
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
- Global career progression prospects
- Diversity and Inclusion

**Additional information**
- Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before 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
- 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 demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and f