Service Technician - Hopefield Wind Farm

Vestas; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wind energy company is seeking a Service Technician for their Hopefield Wind Farm in Johannesburg. The role involves maintenance and repair of wind turbines, ensuring safety standards, and customer interface. Candidates should have a technical diploma or relevant experience in the wind industry, strong attention to detail, and effective interpersonal skills. This position requires physical capability and a commitment to excellence in safety practices.

Benefits

Great opportunities for professional development

Dynamic and inspiring work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum one year technical wind industry experience or equivalent.
• Trade tested in mechanical or electrical fields required.
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based programs.
• Physical capability to climb and lift items effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate level wind turbine maintenance and installation.
• Document tasks and enter data into company system.
• Promote teamwork and assist teammates.
• Interface with customers and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Hydraulic skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Tertiary diploma or equivalent

Wind Technician program certificate

Tools

Power torque tools

Diagnostic tools (e.g. fluke meter)

Job description

Service Technician - Hopefield Wind Farm

Posted 10 November

Location: Johannesburg, Northern Cape, ZA

Work experience: Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Field Operations

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Responsibilities

• Closely adhere to all safety standards and procedures
• Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts, and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the operational environment, implement effective risk mitigation, and provide recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, a no-compromise focus on safety, and quality of work on a continuous basis and may assist with or perform basic quality audits of less experienced staff
• Perform intermediate level wind turbine maintenance and / or installation tasks as assigned, such as proficient operation and use of tools (including but not limited to specialized calibration, hydraulic, power tools) and basic turbine equipment
• Document tasks where required and enters data into company system (e.g. SAP)
• Effectively gather regarding turbine performance / issues
• May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues
• Seek assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure success in resolution
• Follow basic structured problem-solving process to complete troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks to include the use of diagnostic tools (e.g. basic fluke meter functions, hydraulic pressure gauge) and independently initiate and perform most work tasks, as well as follow defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed, and perform according to written and verbal instruction from higher-level technical staff
• Effectively promote strong team environment by assisting teammates in accomplishing goals and mentoring lower level technical staff
• Visibly support and promote change initiatives and team spirit and cooperation as well as proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels or implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol
• Interface with customer and may respond to customer inquiries
• Refer complex customer inquiries to higher-level technical staff or manager
• Demonstrate strong customer focus at all times

Qualifications

• Tertiary diploma or equivalent and a minimum one year technical wind industry experience, OR six months technical wind industry experience and a certificate of completion from a Wind Technician program, OR in absence of technical wind industry experience, minimum three years' experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical skills and / or composite skills
• Trade tested - Mechanical or electrical
• Demonstrated use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools (e.g. fluke meter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge)
• Ability to demonstrate an intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices / protocols (e.g. Conf Space, energy isolation)
• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Passport
• Strong attention to detail and execution excellence and good interpersonal and customer relation skills as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision and support initiatives
• Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet-based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data and ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated
• Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders meters in height, in order to access work area as well as the ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 30 Kg in weight
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, look up / down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend and the ability to constantly grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and turbine parts
• Comfort constantly working in confined spaces and at heights over meters
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write in English as well as the ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled descent
• Ability to hear and see, including the ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors, sufficient to perform job functions and use close range radios and also able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
• Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction
• Ability to work in a respirator, including passing a respirator medical evaluation and fit test

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at a growing wind turbine producer.

We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

You will become part of a highly professional environment with a solid technical commitment.

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.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills.

To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV / resume.

Your CV / resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number).

We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions.

We are specialized 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 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 30, 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.

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