Service Technician - AU

Are you interested in electricity, mechanics, and hydraulics and do you want to play an important part in keeping our wind turbines running? Join us as a Service Technician at Vestas and contribute to the transition towards a world powered by renewable energy.

About the role

As a Service Technician at Vestas, you will leverage your electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic experience while being part of the global leader in sustainable energy solutions. We offer technical training programs to ensure our Service Technicians are among the most technically accomplished in the industry. Safety is one of our core principles and is integrated into all our day-to-day processes. Our focus is to provide clients with the highest quality maintenance and operational service of their wind farms across Australia.

Work locations include:

• WA - Merredin, Jurien Bay, Geraldton
• SA - Port Augusta/Whyalla, Millicent/Mt Gambier
• VIC - Warrnambool, Ballarat, Sale
• NSW - Canberra/Goulburn, Inverell/Glen Innes
• QLD - Hughenden, Chinchilla/Dulacca, Atherton
• TAS - Musselroe, Granville Harbour

Working hours: 8 hours/day, approximately on call once every 3-4 weeks on the weekend. Travel days: approximately 50 days/year.

Responsibilities

• Work to the highest safety and environmental standards while ensuring service targets are met.
• Carry out periodic service inspections in accordance with Vestas' specifications, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics component replacement and troubleshooting.
• Ensure smooth operation of turbines and use of systems within condition monitoring and remote control.
• Maintain an efficient service vehicle and well-stocked warehouse by ordering materials, tools, and spare parts as needed.
• Assemble and service components according to current standards and work instructions, using internal or external cranes when necessary.

Requirements

• Electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic trade qualification, accompanied by a passion to further develop skills in these fields.
• Good computer skills; experienced in handling different tools or systems for monitoring work and documentation.
• Good English skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

• A strong understanding of and commitment to the highest standard of health and safety in the work environment.
• Ability to climb a wind turbine and perform tough physical labor at heights and in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required.
• Enjoy working in teams and communicating with numerous stakeholders; ability to work closely with others in the field and connect with the wider business.
• Solutions-oriented, independent, and well-organized in your work.

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.

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. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and over 40 years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise in the field. We are a diverse team of 29,000 employees united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce free of discrimination and is committed to creating an environment that acknowledges and values different experiences, skills, and perspectives.