Specialist Skill Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Strong safety culture

Global career progression

Diversity and Inclusion

Paid carers leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vestas in Geelong, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Specialist Skills Technician to support HV and Substation operations across our wind farms.

You will travel to sites, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safe, compliant maintenance of HV equipment, with opportunities to work on wind, solar and storage systems within our asset portfolio.

Qualifications

• HV Operator Certificate is essential.
• Electrical Trade Grade A is essential.
• Electrical Engineering Diploma is well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform HV scheduled service, inspection and preventive maintenance.
• Provide remote technical support to HV operators.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during HV tasks.
• Plan and execute substation maintenance shutdowns.
• Ensure compliance with safety and OH&S requirements.

Skills

HV safety

Equipment operation

Supervisory skills

Education

HV Operator Certificate

Electrical Trade Grade A

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Vestas have a new role open for an experienced Specialist Skills Technician to support WTG and Substation operations across our wind farms in the Victorian region.

The position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of High Voltage (HV) equipment, as well as the maintenance of HV systems and associated auxiliaries. The role includes coordinating and supervising subcontractors and requires close collaboration with EPC and Service (WTG/Site) teams to ensure seamless operational integration. In addition to substation and balance‑of‑plant activities, the EBoP Technician may also contribute to the operation and maintenance of Wind Turbine HV gear, as well as solar and battery storage systems across Vestas’ asset portfolio.

There will be a requirement to travel to our other wind farms.

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 Electrical 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;

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 etc

Qualifications

Education: HV Operator Certificate (Essential), Electrical Trade Grade A (Essential),
Electrical Engineering Diploma (Well regarded).

Experience: Extensive experience in electrical field including high voltage works.

Essential Skills: As above.

Critical Personality Attributes: Efficient, proactive, well-organised, personable,
safety focused.

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

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

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.