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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner in sustainable energy solutions. They design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with +154 GW of wind turbines in 87 countries, they have installed more wind power than anyone else.

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Your role

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 a required basis
• Respond and attend the site outside normal working hours to undertake reactive maintenance on a rostered basis
• Maintain all company vehicles and plant and 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 ensures 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 demonstrating 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

Training, development & rotations

To track your success and guide your development you will as an employee at Vestas be part of a Continuous Performance and Development process (CPD) together with your manager. This involves setting performance and development objectives for the year ahead, having frequent Check-in meetings throughout the year with your manager, focusing on the continuous progress of your objectives and your development, and then closing the year where your achievements over the previous twelve months will be evaluated. Read more.

Salary & benefits

Roles as a Service Technician may earn an average of A$56,000 to A$84,000. (Source: Glassdoor)

Attractive rewards - working for Vestas is about much more than just a pay cheque. Vestas recognises that as well as providing you with a challenging and varied work environment, they must also provide a rewards package to match. That is why, in addition to a competitive salary, working for Vestas comes hand-in-hand with a range of other benefits. 

Depending on where you are located, Vestas may offer benefits such as pension and insurance plans, health insurance, subsidized lunch, gym access, work-life policies including flexible work arrangements, IT equipment, and competitive vacation policies. You will find information about exactly which benefits are available in a particular role during the recruitment process. Read more.

Career progression

Vestas takes pride in empowering its colleagues and believe in entrusting people with a high level of responsibility, of course with the needed support from skilled colleagues and relevant training.

By providing you with the right tools to succeed through learning and development opportunities, they aim to bring out the best in all their colleagues. Vestas aims to grow together, both as people and as a company.  Read more.

Culture & vibe

Vestas believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce is vital for accelerating the green energy transition globally. They know that their differences make them stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to address the challenges of the future. Therefore, Vestas is committed to making sure that all potential, future, and current Vestas employees are guaranteed equal opportunities regardless of social identity. Read more.

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About you

Here's what Vestas is looking for in this role:

This role is for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic electrician or mechanical technician to work in Vestas' service team as a technician. The successful applicant must hold a recognised Australian trade certificate.

Qualifications:

• Electrical or mechanical trade certificate
• Full clean driving license

Competencies:

• PC literate, preferably MS Office
• Ability to learn new skills
• Flexible for working conditions that may change unexpectedly

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to Vestas.