Service Technician- Lotus Creek Wind Farm

Vestas; St Lawrence; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave

3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Service Technician for the Lotus Creek Wind Farm in Queensland. You will join a small site-based service team to maintain wind turbines, with electrical or mechanical trade qualifications and a focus on safety.

The role requires Australian trade certification and offers on-site work at a newly developed wind farm with training and KPI-driven supervision.

Qualifications

• Australian Electrical License or Mechanical trade certificate is required.
• GWO training and safety certifications are advantageous.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand PLC/SCADA basics.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled service and reactive maintenance.
• Respond to site outside normal hours on a rostered basis.
• Maintain all company vehicles and plant equipment.
• Operate HV and LV within training and authorisation.
• Ensure safety, environmental responsibility and compliant methods.
• Complete site induction and SMA requirements.
• Follow OH&S rules and wear PPE; participate in safety meetings.

Education

Australian Electrical License

Mechanical trade certificate

Tools

HV/LV equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Service Technician- Lotus Creek Wind Farm

Lotus Creek is a brand-new wind farm in Queensland, nearing the completion of its construction phase, and we’re seeking motivated and safety-focused Service Technicians to join the team.

This role is for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic electrician or mechanical technician to work in our service team as a technician. The successful applicant must hold a recognised Australian trade certificate.

The department is a small team environment based on site at Lotus Creek Wind Farm. 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.

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

and\/or Mechanical trade certificate

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

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

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider


• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally


• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion


• 18 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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