Specialist Skill Technician

Vestas; Rokewood; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Paid carers leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vestas in Victoria is seeking an experienced Specialist Skills Technician to support HV systems across our wind farms. You will oversee safe operation, maintenance, and coordination with EPC and service teams, including supervision of subcontractors.

The role may extend to wind turbine HV gear, solar, and storage systems within Vestas' asset portfolio, with travel to other wind farms required to ensure consistent operations.

Qualifications

• HV Operator Certificate or equivalent
• Extensive experience in electrical field including high voltage works
• Safe operation and maintenance of HV equipment
• Proactive, efficient, well-organised and safety focused

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operation of HV equipment and HV systems
• Plan and execute substations maintenance and shutdowns
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors on HV tasks
• Provide remote and on-site technical support for HV operators
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders for tasks across sites

Skills

Electrical safety

HV equipment operation

Subcontractor supervision

Troubleshooting

HV systems knowledge

Team coordination

Education

HV Operator Certificate

Electrical Trade Grade A

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Tools

MS Project

Presentations

SCADA

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.

Competencies

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 - 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
• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before 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 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.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.