Wtg Service Technician

This role is for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic electrician or mechanical technician to work in our service team as a technician. The successful applicant must hold a recognised trade certificate.

The department is a small team environment based on site at Tararua Wind Farm**.** The technicians report to the site supervisor and are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the wind turbines in accordance with the contract. Support is provided by an administrator and a planner with KPIs given by the Area Service Manager.

**Responsibilities**:

- Undertake scheduled service and reactive maintenance on as required basis
- Respond and attend site outside normal working hours to undertake reactive maintenance on a rostered basis
- Maintain all company vehicles and plant and equipment in good clean condition
- Undertake operations and maintenance within the limits of training and authorisation including operation of HV and LV
- Ensuring that each task is undertaken in a manner that ensure the safety of personnel, protects the environment and work methods are followed at all times
- Undertake the site induction
- Undertake the requirements of the SMA (Service Maintenance Agreement)
- Complying with the duty of care assigned under OH&S legislation and demonstrate commitment to accident prevention
- Observing all work instructions, procedures, safety codes of practice, employer OH&S and Environmental requirements and statutory rules and regulations
- Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required
- Participate in safety, toolbox or other meetings where required All other duties within competence, skill, qualifications and experience as directed

**Qualifications**:

- Electrical or mechanical trade certificate Full clean driving license

**Competencies**:

- PC literate, preferably MS Office
- Ability to learn new skills

**What We Offer**:

- A professional safety culture
- An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
- Global career progression prospects

**Our Benefits**
- Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
- Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
- A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
- Employee Assistance Program

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**About Vestas**
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.