Service Technician - Golden Plains Wind Farm
Vestas is the global leader in wind power solutions with growth in Australia and New Zealand.
This role is for a qualified electrician or mechanical technician to join the service team at Golden Plains Wind Farm.
The successful applicant must hold a recognised Australian trade certificate.
The department is a small on-site team; technicians report to the site supervisor and are responsible for 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 Service Manager.
Responsibilities
Undertake scheduled service and reactive maintenance as required
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
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 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
A Grade Electrical License and/or Mechanical trade certificate
Other relevant, but not required qualifications include: GWO training, working at heights, safety, manual handling, HV/LV rescue, fire awareness, first aid
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
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
Market Leading 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.
Vestas is the only global energy company dedicated exclusively to wind energy - improving business case certainty and reducing the cost of energy for our customers.
We work in close partnership with customers to offer the most effective solutions towards energy independence.
Our core business is the development, manufacturing, sale and maintenance of wind power plants – with competencies that cover every aspect of the value chain from site studies to service and maintenance.
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