AddressVestas have a new role open for an experienced Specialist Skills Technician to work with our construction and service teams to ensure a smooth transition of the commissioning of our turbines, switch yards and sub stations.
The job entails operating High Voltage equipment, maintenance of HV equipment and its associated auxiliaries and supervision of subcontractors.
Your role will imply a close cooperation with our Construction and Service teams and to participate during the installation, commissioning, testing and handover of newly installed Electrical Balance of Plant systems (EBoP).
The HV Specialist technician may also be engaged in the operation and maintenance of Wind Turbines equipment, Solar and Storage Battery systems for Vestas.
The successful candidate will be working at our Golden Plains wind farm near Rokewood Victoria. They may be a requirement to travel to our other wind farms at times.
Responsibilities
Safety
- Ensuring 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;
- Comply with the duty of care assigned under OH&S legislation and demonstrate commitment to accident prevention;
- Undertake Site Inductions, Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
- Report all incidents, accidents or near misses;
- Observe all work instructions, procedures, safety codes of practice, employer OH&S and Environmental requirements and statutory rules and regulations;
- Ensure teams adhere to Vestas HV Safety rules
Operation & Maintenance of HV Equipment
- Travel to sites and undertake HV scheduled service, inspections and reactive maintenance on a as required basis;
- Provide remote operational and technical support to site based HV operators
- Respond and attend site outside normal working hours to undertake unscheduled maintenance on a as required basis;
- Plan and execute substation maintenance shutdowns - coordinate (including liaising with internal teams), supervise third parties and generate reports;
- Undertake operations and maintenance within the limits of training and authorisation including operation of HV and LV equipment;
- Provide safe access to HV equipment, including writing and oversight of switching instructions and access documents;
- Carry out assignments in Windfarm Handover processes for new installations;
- All other duties within their competence, skill, qualifications and experience as directed;
Customers
- Maintain good relationship with internal and external customers;
- Understand external customers' requirements;
- Provide prompt onsite feedback to customer;
- Liaise with Power utilities on operational matters;
- Support site teams with their requests;
Staff
- Participating in safety, toolbox or other meetings where required;
- Coordinate, supervise working parties
- Provide oversight on the training of HV operators
- Liaise with other stakeholders for tasks that require input across teams e.g. Procurement, Sales, CRM etc
Qualifications
- Electrical trade, Grade A or equivalent is essential - licensed in VIC and eligible to register with other states
- HV Operator - essential
- Eligible for appointment as Vestas HV advanced operator
- Solar and Storage Battery Systems - Added advantage;
- Solar installation and maintenance
- Storage battery system installation and maintenance
Competencies
Safety Focus
- Proactively reduce risks and irregularities to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Contribute responsibly to living up to relevant laws, regulations, and corporate obligations for safety, health and environment.
- Advance knowledge of providing safe access to HV equipment, including writing switching instructions and electrical access authorities.
Technical knowledge;
- Advanced knowledge of HV equipment (Substation & Reticulation), operation, control (including SCADA), protection relays interrogation and maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of wind turbine, solar and storage battery systems components, and controls, including knowledge of processes and systems for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Problem solving
- Ability to identify and define source of problems through a logical process and evaluate possible solutions based on facts and sound judgment
- Systematic;
- Characterized by order and planning.
- Conducting work based on logical, consistent, and ordered methods
- Supervisory skills - supervision of subcontractor and coordination of site-based technicians on HV tasks
- Report writing skills, including MS Project and Presentations
What We Offer
- A strong safety culture
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- 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
- Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
