Company

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addressAddressMelbourne, VIC
CategoryEngineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a Mechanical Engineer in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector in Australia, focusing on wind energy. The position resides within the Service Organization, providing support to both the Service and Construction departments. The successful candidate will offer technical support and serve as a liaison between VPS and local business units throughout the APAC region.

Region APAC>Regional Operations Team APAC>Engineering Support APAC

Responsibilities

  • Technical support on all the general mechanical components and Drive train support including but not limited to gearboxes, oil analysis, bearings, mechanical endoscopes, and condition monitoring.
  • Secure technical know-how within the group on hydraulic units (pitch system), oil analysis, main shaft arrangement, blade bearings, torque arms, transmission systems, rotating unit, yaw gears and yaw bearings, bolts & torques.- Technical documentation.
  •  Ability to translate technical issues into a business case and support SBU on continuous improvements.
  • Act as one voice towards the global organization on Technical issues, and be a single point contact for R&D.
  • Collaborate with various service units across ASP, understand the pain points, and create projects for the cost-out ideas.
  • We are creating high-level technical reports i.e., root cause analysis, inspection & Serious incident reports if needed.
  • Escalate and work with the technology team to approve the cost-out ideas for the implementation.
  • Participate in various forums, drive and contribute to various cost-out ideas and Turbine availability drivers.
  • Data collection, analysis and deriving projects for driving down cost and increasing the availability.
  • Managing technical projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's / Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of technical experience.
  • Wind turbine knowledge/experience preferred.- Project Management experience (as project participant or project manager) advantageous
  • DMAIC experience is an advantage

Competencies

  •  Proven expertise in the maintenance engineering of hydraulic systems,  gearboxes, and bearings is a prerequisite.
  •  Candidates with a mechanical background specialising in gearboxes,  coupled with professional experience in industrial maintenance and research and development (R&D) also specialising in drivetrain and hydraulics, will be highly regarded.
  • A demonstrated understanding of gears, bearings, mechanical condition monitoring, endoscopy, and oil analysis is advantageous.
  • Any additional experience with Blades and Towers is considered a plus.
  • Strong communication skills, high technical proficiency, and excellent proficiency in English are essential.
  •  Innovative analytical and problem-solving capabilities are desired.
    The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a challenging environment is crucial.
  •  Outstanding Time/Project Management skills are expected.
     

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.
  •  Global career progression prospects.
  •  Become part of a team that is highly professional and has a  strong  technical  focus
  •  Access to employee assistance programme
  •  Wellness benefits

Additional information

  •  You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this  job
  •  We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any  time,   including prior to the advertised closing date
     

Our 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

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.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings. 

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