Service Coordinator

Nordex SE; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Cape Town seeks a Maintenance Coordinator responsible for overseeing multiple wind farms. The role includes ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to health and safety policies, and managing maintenance schedules. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree, a strong background in plant operations, and excellent communication skills. This position offers growth in a sustainable energy sector with competitive benefits and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BTech/BEng in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Solid experience in plant maintenance and operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wind farm systems and operations.
• Proven excellent safety record with OHS Act knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Nordex HSE policies and standards.
• Provide monthly analytical reports on maintenance metrics.
• Manage and schedule service activities across wind farms.
• Act as a central contact for maintenance information.

Skills

Operational and Health & Safety Compliance

Analytical Reporting

Planning and Scheduling

Teamwork and Collaboration

Technical Detail Orientation

Independent Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering BTech/BEng

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

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Nordex Energy South Africa has 1.1GW of installed capacity over 9 wind farms. The coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting maintenance and operations management of multiple wind farms and is responsible for supporting operational outcomes and ensuring minimal disruption to operations, optimal resource utilization, and adherence to safety.

Key Responsibilities [Key Performance Areas]

Operational and Health & Safety:

• Support the implementation and compliance of Nordex HSE policies, standards, systems, practices

Reporting

• Provide monthly reports with analytical data regarding maintenance metrics, costs, and asset performance:


• Wind Farm Work Order Performance Monitoring


• Work Order Closure Rate


• Preventative Maintenance progress


• Retrofits / SN/TNs


• Major corrective plans


• Spare Parts Consumption

Planning & Scheduling

• Produce efficient, reliable and cost-effective service schedules to meet contractual obligations and customer needs


• Coordinate activities on various wind farms - ensure efficiency and effectiveness (Tooling, manpower, materials)


• Develop and manage weekly/daily maintenance schedules for each wind farm prioritising preventative maintenance and urgent tasks and coordinating with the Local operations manager and Site Lead.

Operations

• Act as a central point of contact for maintenance information, updating LoM, Site Lead and management


• Main contact for the Service Technicians

Best Practice Implementation and Compliance Management

• Responsible at fleet level for implementing Nordex and Industry best Practices related to:


• Work Planning and Control


• Implementation and use of planning tools and philosophies


• Check regular material availability, ordering additional supplies as required


• Creating material demands based on annual maintenance plan requirements

Contractor Management

• Ensures that plant-based contractors are fulfilling their required performance standards as legally contracted.


• Assist with budget monitoring, track maintenance costs, and process invoice,


• Manage scope, scheduling, and performance of Subcontractors with Local Operations Manager


• Teamwork and collaboration


• Results-orientated and able to make sound decisions.


• Systematic problem-solving behaviour, trouble shooter


• Managing complex systems & processes


• Willing to travel on a regular basis, including nights away from home.


• Resilience & tolerance of frustration


• Very high attention to technical detail.


• High level of service orientation


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with limited supervision


• Excellent communication skills in interaction with internal and customer contact people


• Well-organized and responsive in written communication, including understanding and preparing management reports and clear email communication.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Minimum of electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering, Facilities Management BTech/BEng preferred (or NQF equivalent)


• Good technical understanding of major plant equipment, systems, and processes.


• Solid experience in plant maintenance and operations


• Demonstrated knowledge of wind farm systems and operations


• Proven excellent safety record OHS Act knowledge - Health and Safety.


• Specialist use of ERP/CMMS systems – e.g. SAP


• Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel is required. Competence in PowerPoint is an advantage


• Valid Code B driver’s license is a requirement

YOUR BENEFITS:

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may varyby location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.