HV Specialist Technician — Wind Farm Substations & Storage

Vestas; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave

3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vestas is seeking an experienced Specialist Skills Technician to support Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) and substation operations across our Victorian wind farms. The role focuses on safe operation of HV equipment, maintenance of HV systems, and supervising subcontractors while collaborating with EPC and service teams to ensure seamless integration.

Travel to other wind farms is required. The position also involves HV gear operation for wind turbines, solar, and battery storage across the asset

Qualifications

• HV Operator Certificate and Electrical Trade Grade A are Essential.
• Electrical Engineering Diploma is Well regarded.
• Extensive experience with high voltage works and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites and perform HV scheduled service and maintenance as required.
• Provide remote operational and technical support to site HV operators.
• Plan and supervise substation maintenance shutdowns; coordinate with internal teams and third parties.
• Write and oversee switching instructions and access documents for safe HV work.
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Skills

HV electrical systems

Electrical safety

Supervisory & coordination

SCADA knowledge

Problem solving

Education

HV Operator Certificate (Essential)

Electrical Trade Grade A (Essential)

Electrical Engineering Diploma (Well regarded)

Tools

MS Project

Presentations

Job description

Vestas is seeking an experienced Specialist Skills Technician to support Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) and substation operations across our Victorian wind farms. The role focuses on safe operation of HV equipment, maintenance of HV systems, and supervising subcontractors while collaborating with EPC and service teams to ensure seamless integration.

Travel to other wind farms is required. The position also involves HV gear operation for wind turbines, solar, and battery storage across the asset