Site Supervisor

Vestas; Miles; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid primary carers leave

3 weeks paid secondary carers leave

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

Vestas seeks an experienced Site Supervisor for the Dulacca Wind Farm in Queensland to lead hands-on maintenance, ensure safety, and drive turbine reliability. You will mentor technicians, manage service schedules, and coordinate with the Site Planner and customer representatives to maintain performance KPIs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, budget awareness, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to sustain grid energy delivery.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical trade qualification is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong customer service mindset and stakeholder awareness.
• Ability to lead hands-on maintenance teams on site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site safety to Vestas standards and promote a safe culture.
• Achieve wind farm performance while meeting service timeframes.
• Provide clear direction to service personnel.
• Maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Mentor team and transfer knowledge.
• Monitor safety and KPIs.
• Supervise wind turbine generator maintenance and related works.
• Schedule rosters and on-call arrangements with Site Planner.
• Oversee budgetary reporting and subcontractor support.

Job description

Vestas are looking for an experienced site supervisor to provide a hands-on leadership approach to the execution of the nominated wind farm operation, providing mentoring for Safety, Quality and Cost.

As the Site Supervisor, you will provide a safe working environment for all persons on site by abiding by and implementing Vestas safety standards. You will ensure all service schedules are adhered to while continuing delivery of energy to the grid as per agreed KPI's with the client.

The department is a small team environment based on site at Dulacca 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, stock keeper and planner, with KPI's allocated by the Area Service Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site safety to required Vestas standards and drive a safe working culture among the team
• Achieve wind farm performance standards while maintaining turbine scheduled service timeframes
• Provide clear direction to service personnel
• Maintain a good working relationship with the customer and key stakeholders
• Provide mentoring and transfer of knowledge to the team
• Maintain Safety KPIs within nominated targets
• Ensure Service and Maintenance activities undertaken by Technicians are completed in accordance with Vestas HSE policies and procedures
• Conduct toolbox and daily work pre-start team briefings. Ensure meeting notes are documented and attendance sheets filled out for review
• Prepare and maintain work rosters including on-call rosters and schedules in consultation with Site Planner
• Monitor staff performance in consultation with Site Manager using Continuous Performance Development (CPD) process
• Identify personnel development needs and arrange staff development in consultation with Site Manager using CPD process
• Develop and build a positive and productive working relationship within on-site team and other relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate and update site activities with customers' representative routinely
• Monitor customer satisfaction, understand customer needs and suggest strategies to line managers
• Collaborate with the Site Planner to ensure all planned work is performed within the planned schedule
• Supervise and perform Wind Turbine Generator , eBoP and civil BoP maintenance activities that are specified within the scope of the O&M contract
• Maintain and improve turbine reliability by monitoring Turbine performance indicators
• Supervise maintenance, logistics and business records and ensure SAP and other reporting systems are accurate and up-to-date

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical trade certificate (Preferred)
• Cert IV in Project Management or a HSE discipline (Not essential)
• Managing Safely certificate/diploma highly regarded
• Intermediate user of MS Office, ERP (SAP) and exposure to Service specific software programs
• Customer service and understanding customer needs
• Ability to display practical hands on approach to the service operation
• Good verbal communication within professional service provider environment
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Policy making to create action
• Supportteams in a major site-based service environment
• Developwork rosters and time allocation in major asset service environment
• Supportsub-contractors in remote site locations e.g. crane, excavation, electrical, civil
• Management and reporting of budgetary requirements

Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider

Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally

A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion

Market Leading 18weeks 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.