Vestas have an exciting opportunity available at Taralga Wind Farm for a full time and long-term Electrical 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?
This role is for a qualified and enthusiastic electrical technician to work in our collaborative service team. The department is a small team environment based on site at Taralga 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
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
Attend 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
Australia recognised Electrical License
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 qualified safety culture
The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
Global career progression prospects
All tools and training for the job
PPE, PC, Phone 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 state
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date
Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
18weeks 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.