Service Technician

Vestas are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Australian trade qualified technician to join our collaborative team at Collgar Wind Farm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the renewable energy industry in a very stable role with the opportunity to learn to maintain multiple platforms and even travel to work with other teams across the country if it interests you.

The service operations team support each other with great knowledge sharing with a true attitude of helping you grow with many opportunities for further training with a global company. The department is a small team environment and the technicians report to the shift supervisor and are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the wind turbines in accordance with the Service contract. Support is provided by an administrator and a planner with KPI's given by the Area Service Manager and Site Manager.

This role is offered as 8 days on; 6 days off roster (drive-in, drive-out), with accommodation and allowances provided for rostered days. To be successful in this role you must hold a recognised Australian Electrical trade qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake scheduled service and reactive maintenance on an as-required basis.
• Respond and attend site outside normal working hours to undertake reactive maintenance on a rostered on-call basis.
• Maintain all company vehicles and plant and equipment in good clean condition.
• Undertake operations and maintenance within the limits of training and authorization including operation of HV and LV.
• Ensure 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 all required site inductions and job training.
• Undertake the requirements of the SMA (Service Maintenance Agreement).
• Comply with the duty of care assigned under WHS legislation and demonstrate commitment to accident prevention.
• Observe all work instructions, procedures, safety codes of practice, employer WHS 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:

• Electrical trade certificate required.
• PC literate, preferably MS Office.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Flexible for working conditions that may change unexpectedly.
• Proficiency with managing phone apps for work order control.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• HV experience advantageous.
• Previous experience with permit to work systems and HSE documentation.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work in a global leader in renewable energy, contributing to a sustainable future.
• A collaborative and multicultural work environment with a clear focus on teamwork and professional growth.
• Exposure to international projects, suppliers, and cross functional teams.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• A culture that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally.
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion.
• 18 weeks 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.