Service Technician – Tararua & Mahinerangi Wind Farms.
Vestas is seeking experienced Service Technicians (Electrical) to work on wind turbines and carry out maintenance. One position is to be based at the Tararua wind farm near Palmerston North, with the other being based at the Mahinerangi wind farm near Dunedin.
Vestas offers you challenging career opportunities within a global organization. As the world's leading supplier of wind power solutions, we have delivered more than 94 GW wind turbines in over 79 countries. Over 24,300 employees are eager to welcome new, dedicated colleagues on our journey to a more sustainable future. Would you like to join us?
This role will report to the Site Supervisor and will play a pivotal role in maintaining, testing and repairing electrical equipment, assisting the mechanical technicians, completing servicing and monitoring daily performance to ensure continued high availability to customers.
Responsibilities:
• Perform the day to day servicing, calibrations and maintenance as a part of scheduled and un-scheduled service and maintenance of wind turbines
• Installation, commissioning, inspection and maintenance of wind turbine generators and associated spare parts
• Identify, define and isolate source of issues through logical processes and identify and evaluate possible solutions for the same
• Ensure customer satisfaction through direct liaison with client representatives, customers and service recipients
• Develop and maintain site-specific documentation and quality assurance information
• Achieve, measure and report on performance indicators and site service objectives within a continuous improvement environment
• Carry out hazard and risk assessments for all tasks as per company policy and procedures
• Proactive focus on HSE including reporting and documenting of hazardous observations near misses and incidents
Qualifications:
• NZ Electrical trade qualification
• Experience working in an electrical trade environment, preferably working with WTGs but not essential
• Working at Heights,
• Rigging/ Dogman preferred
• EWP preferred
Competencies
• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to safety and environmental requirements
• Ability to work at heights
• Fit, with the ability to carry weight and climb wind turbine towers
• Flexibility in operation and ability to work in a team and as an independent contributor
• Self-managed, with good communication skills and strong work ethics
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft packages
What we offer:
A workplace that focuses on safety.
An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
Competitive remuneration.
Global career progression prospects.
Additional information:
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
For further information on this role call 61 3 8698 7346 or e**********
We welcome you to learn more about Vestas, please visit www.vestas.com
All our career opportunities are listed on https://www.vestas.com/en/career
All potential employees will be subject to undertake a full medical assessment to be considered for this role
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.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
