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Vestas Southern Africa currently operates and maintains 12 wind farms in South Africa, with a combined installed capacity of over 900MW.
The job entails operating high-voltage equipment, maintaining HV equipment and its associated auxiliaries, and supervising subcontractors. Your role will involve close collaboration with our construction and service teams to participate in the installation, commissioning, testing, and handover of newly installed electrical Balance of Plant systems (eBoP). The HV technician may also be engaged in the operation and maintenance of wind turbine equipment for Vestas.
Responsibilities
Safety
- Ensure that each task is undertaken in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel, protects the environment and work methods are followed at all times
- Comply with OH&S and associated regulations in the workplace as applicable
- Undertake Site Inductions, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Report all incidents, accidents or near misses
- Observe all work instructions, procedures, safety codes of practice, employer requirements and statutory rules and regulations
- Ensure teams and subcontractors adhere to Vestas HV Safety rules
- Travel to sites and undertake HV scheduled service, inspections and reactive maintenance as required
- Provide remote operational and technical support to site-based HV technicians or operators
- Respond and attend the site outside normal working hours to undertake unscheduled maintenance as required
- Plan and implement substation maintenance shutdowns - coordinate (including liaising with internal teams), supervise 3rd parties and generate reports as needed
- Undertake operations and maintenance within the limits of training and authorization including operation of HV and LV equipment
- Carry out assignments in Windfarm Handover process for new installations
- All other duties within their competence, skill, qualification and experience as directed
- Maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
- Understand external customer requirements
- Provide prompt on-site feedback to customers
- Liaise with Power Utilities on operational matters
- Support site teams with their requests
- Participate in Safety, Toolbox or other meetings where required
- Coordinate and supervise working parties as needed
- Provide oversight on the training of HV operators
- Liaise with other stakeholders for tasks that require input across teams e.g. Procurement, Sales, CRM, etc.
- Electrical Engineering Diploma or Higher Diploma or B-Tech
- Substation experience is an added value
- Solid HV operator knowledge, in line with ORHVS requirements and guidelines
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with Substation and Collection System
- Advanced knowledge of providing safe access to HV equipment, including writing switching instructions and electrical access authorities
- Advanced knowledge of HV equipment (Substation & Reticulation), operation, control (including SCADA), protection relays interrogation and maintenance practices
- Knowledge of wind turbine, solar and storage battery systems components, and controls, including knowledge of processes and systems for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance
- Ability to identify and define the source of problems through a critical and objective process and evaluate possible solutions based on facts and sound judgment
- A work approach based on logic, consistency, planning and organization
We offer an exciting job in a dynamic, international environment. You'll be working at the forefront of growth within the wind energy sector. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills.
Additional Information
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity please submit your CV in English.
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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.
About Vestas
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 173 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 29, 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.
