Wind Turbine Service Technician – Regional Travel

Vestas; Cape Portland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible workplace arrangements

13 weeks paid primary carers leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a skilled wind turbine technician to service and inspect turbines across regional Australia. You will perform inspections, replace components and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, ensuring reliable turbine operation and adherence to safety standards.

Role involves substantial travel within regions, on-call weekends approximately every 3–4 weeks, and maintaining a stocked service vehicle.

Qualifications

• Electrical, mechanical or hydraulic trade qualification.
• Good English skills (written and verbal).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with monitoring/recording tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform service inspections and component replacement per Vestas specifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems on turbines.
• Ensure smooth turbine operation and timely use of monitoring/remote control systems.
• Maintain service vehicle and warehouse stock; order parts as needed.
• Assemble and service components using appropriate cranes where required.

Skills

Electrical trades

Mechanical trades

Hydraulic trades

Computer skills

English proficiency

Driver license

Job description

Vestas is seeking a skilled wind turbine technician to service and inspect turbines across regional Australia. You will perform inspections, replace components and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, ensuring reliable turbine operation and adherence to safety standards.

Role involves substantial travel within regions, on-call weekends approximately every 3–4 weeks, and maintaining a stocked service vehicle.