Wind Turbine Service Technician – Australia (Regional)

Vestas; Hughenden; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Flexible workplace arrangements

13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave

3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Service Technician to support wind turbine maintenance across regional Australia. The role focuses on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic service, ensuring safety and quality in all field activities.

The position involves regular travel (approx. 50 days/year), on-call weekends every 3-4 weeks, and collaboration with a global team to keep turbines running efficiently. A driver’s license and strong English skills are required.

Qualifications

• Electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic trade qualifications.
• Good English skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work to the highest safety and environmental standards whilst ensuring that service targets are met.
• Carry out periodic service inspections in accordance with Vestas' specifications alongside both electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics component replacement and troubleshooting.
• Ensure a smooth operation of our turbines and use of our systems within condition monitoring and remote control.
• Maintain an efficient service vehicle and well-stocked warehouse by ordering materials, tools, and spare parts when needed.
• Assemble and service components according to current standards and work instructions, if necessary, making use of internal or external cranes.

Skills

Electrical trade

Mechanical trade

Hydraulic trade

English skills

Valid driver's license

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Service Technician to support wind turbine maintenance across regional Australia. The role focuses on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic service, ensuring safety and quality in all field activities.

The position involves regular travel (approx. 50 days/year), on-call weekends every 3-4 weeks, and collaboration with a global team to keep turbines running efficiently. A driver’s license and strong English skills are required.