Service Technician- Kennedy Wind Farm

Vestas Wind are looking for an enthusiastic electrician to join our fantastic team at Kennedy Energy Park.

This is a fantastic role to work on one of the few wind & solar combined farms in Australia.

As a wind service technician you will have the opportunity to work on state of the art infrastructure among a huge national team of expert techicians. Specifically at KEP you will get the opportunity to maintain and service wind turbines and solar panels. All training, tools and clothing are provided along with a very highly cometitive salary.

This role is for an A Grade Electrician to work with our collaborative service team as a technician. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Hughenden area.

The department is a small team environment based on site at Kennedy Energy Park. The technicians report to the site supervisor and are responsible for the 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.

Vestas are the global leader in wind power solutions. We are powering the energy transition globally, and are experiencing significant growth in Australia and New Zealand. There has never been a better time to consider moving to, or growing your career in the renewable energy industry. We are proud to share the following career opportunity with you, and look forward to receiving your application or enquiry.

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

• Australian Electrical License

• Full drivers license

• Other relevant, but not required qualifications include: GWO training, working at heights, safety, manual handling, HV/LV rescue, fire awareness, first aid

Competencies

• 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

Additional information

• You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job

• This role is not FIFO/DIDO. You must live within an hour of site, or be willing to relocate to be successful in this position

• 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

• 18 weeks Paid Parental 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 including ex-service and defence persons and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.