Area Supervisor - Area 1: Western Cape

Vestas; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Aid

Annual leave

Pension plan

Résumé du poste

Vestas Southern Africa is seeking an Area Supervisor to oversee Service Area 1 within Region West, including West Coast, Hopefield, Karusa and Soetwater wind farms. The role focuses on day-to-day service delivery, staff supervision, and maintaining safety and ISO standards at wind farm sites.

Applicants should have a post-matric engineering qualification and wind industry experience, with at least 2 years in a site supervision role. Travel readiness and a valid driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-Matric engineering qualification required as a minimum.
• Must have experience in a wind industry.
• Minimum 2 years or more experience as Site Supervisor managing wind turbine technicians.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of a wind farm.
• Physically and medically fit to work/climb a wind turbine.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong wind turbine technical acumen.
• Driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Delivery of services on an operational level with respect to process adherence, service quality, safety standards and performance.
• Assigned staff is supervised/led/coordinated with a positive working relationship.
• People skills development, competencies and training actions including safety talks.
• Compliance with Vestas standards across the site and processes.
• Ensures obeying regional laws and regulations.
• Resource availability to perform work orders.
• Build and maintain customer relations.
• Spare parts and tools management.
• Planning and identifying better maintenance practices to increase performance.
• Meeting customers and addressing customer issues.
• Responsible for safe working practices and ISO adherence at wind farm sites.

Connaissances

Wind turbine knowledge

People management

Safety awareness

Willingness to travel

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Formation

Post-Matric Engineering qualification (National higher Diploma, National Diploma, Trade Test, BTech or equivalent)

Description du poste

At Vestas, we #PowerTheSolution – Can you?Region MED > SBU MED Service > Area 1 Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe.If you are a motivated individual with electrical or mechanical background looking for a new challenge within the renewable industry, then consider this exciting new opportunity. Vestas Southern Africa currently operates and maintains 14 wind farms in South Africa, 7 wind farms under construction. Vestas Southern Africa is currently looking for an Area Supervisor. The Area Supervisor will be responsible Service area 1, Within Region West which has 4 wind farms namely West Coast 1, Hopefield, Karusa and Soetwater WF's.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of services on an operational level with respect to process adherence, service quality, safety standards and performance
• Assigned staff is supervised/led/coordinated and a positive and effective working relationship is established / maintained
• People skills development, competencies and training actions are managed including safety related (Safety walks / talks)
• Compliance with Vestas standards across the dedicated site and processes, procedures and / or tools implemented continuously
• Ensures obeying regional laws and regulations
• Resource availability given to perform dedicated work orders
• Build and maintain customer relations
• Spare parts and tools management
• Planning and identifying better maintenance practices to ensure a increased performance
• Meeting customers and addressing customer issues
• Responsible for Safe working practices and ISO system adherence at Wind farm sites

Qualifications

• Post-Matric Engineering qualification (National higher Diploma, National Diploma, Trade Test, BTech or equivalent as a minimum)
• Must have experience in a wind industry
• Minimum 2 years or more experience in a role of a Site Supervisor, managing wind turbine technicians
• Experience in operation and maintenance of a wind farm
• Physically and medically fit to work/climb a wind turbine
• Willingness to travel
• Strong wind turbine technical acumen
• Driver's license

What we offer

As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: Medical Aid; annual leave and pension plan

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

At Vestas, we are committed to equality. Make your talent count with us!#EqualityForAll #InclusiveWorkplace #SustainabilityGoals #TalentForChange #WindEnergy

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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.

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.

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