AddressAn amazing opportunity for all the engineers who specialize in Civil engineer. There couldn't be a better way to start your career in the renewable industry.
Vestas is currently recruiting a qualified Civil Engineer to ensure the civil and structural aspects of its construction projects are delivered by contract requirements and best practices.
Wambo Wind Farm is a renewable energy generation project located near Jandowae, at a site chosen for its excellent wind resources and attractive grid connectivity. Consisting of 42 wind turbines, the first stage will add 252 megawatts (MW) of clean energy to Queensland's energy system and avoid the emission of more than 1.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. It's expected the project will create up to 200 new jobs during construction. In addition to Stage 1, a second stage is in development with other stages under consideration.
Responsibilities:
• Review of civil and structural design drawings and documentation against contractual obligations, industry standards, safety compliance, and best practice in a dynamic site-based role.
• Ensuring compliance with scope requirements, making sure all assigned works are completed on time and within budgetary limitations.• Ensure civil deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas to its customer is provided in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Coordinate design interfaces with Electrical Engineers and other discipline leads
• Coordinate Safety in Design Reviews.
• Review Inspection and test planning of civil components and infrastructure.
• Witnessing inspection and tests of civil components and infrastructure.
• Review of plant and material selection
• Reporting on the progress of inspections/tests and QA/QC submissions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical queries, variations and payment claims are assessed promptly.
• Liaise with and provide feedback to Melbourne-based personnel. (Functional reporting)
• Attending site and progress meetings to assist with expert knowledge in these areas
• Monitor BOP progress and contribute to deriving solutions or mitigation measures should delays be incurred.
• Maintain a good working relationship with onsite clients and contractors.
• Ensure all work carried out complies with Quality and Site Safety requirements at all times.
Qualifications:
•Post Graduate Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Competencies:
•Management of subcontractors and designers in a site-based, construction environment.
• Review of civil and structural design in a construction environment Experience with Pavement / Road / Drainage design is highly valued
• Experience with Concrete / Foundation design highly valued
• Experience in negotiating with major stakeholders, both clients/contractors
• Ability to operate within a high-pressure environment
• Experience in the construction of Wind farms highly valued
• Advanced use of MS Office.
• Experience with using document control systems highly valued (E.g. Team binder)
• Strong verbal and written communication/negotiation
• Relationship building, both internal and external
• Proactive view and practical approach toward the role
• Commercial and Risk Awareness
Additional information:
• All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.
• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before 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.
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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.
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