Wind Farm Service Technician - Electrician/Mechanical

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Diversity and Inclusion

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vestas, Lotus Creek Wind Farm in Queensland, is seeking motivated Service Technicians to join the on-site team. The role targets electricians or mechanical technicians with Australian trade certification to perform scheduled servicing, reactive maintenance, and HV/LV operations while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The site team reports to the site supervisor and is supported by an administrator and planner, with KPIs set by the Service Manager. On-call roster duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Australian Electrical License and/or Mechanical trade certificate; other relevant qualifications include: GWO training, working at heights, safety, HV/LV rescue, fire awareness, first aid
• Literate with PC and modern technologies to support 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 varied environments

Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled service and reactive maintenance as required
• Respond and attend site outside normal hours to perform reactive maintenance on a rostered basis
• Maintain all company vehicles and keep plant equipment in good condition
• Operate within training and authorization limits, including HV/LV tasks
• Ensure safety of personnel, environment, and compliant work methods
• Undertake the site induction and SMA requirements
• Comply with OH&S duties and accident prevention commitments
• Observe all work instructions, safety codes, and regulatory rules
• Wear required PPE and participate in safety meetings
• Perform other duties within competence as directed

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Ability to read drawings

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Education

Australian Electrical License

Mechanical trade certificate

GWO training

Working at heights

HV/LV rescue

Job description

Vestas, Lotus Creek Wind Farm in Queensland, is seeking motivated Service Technicians to join the on-site team. The role targets electricians or mechanical technicians with Australian trade certification to perform scheduled servicing, reactive maintenance, and HV/LV operations while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The site team reports to the site supervisor and is supported by an administrator and planner, with KPIs set by the Service Manager. On-call roster duties may apply.