Technical Planner

Vestas Offshore Service Support APAC, is part of the overall Offshore Service business in the APAC region, working closely with the Operational Service Team, Sales, Special Projects, and Construction. Responsible for the service site setup, support, and preparation, including long-term strategic planning for the APAC offshore service regions. You will work closely with Service Offshore Operations.

Region APC > Service APAC > Master Planning and Scheduling

Responsibilities

• Technical analysis and preparation of service orders for technicians and technical approval of service orders after completion

• Creating site specific scheduling plans and defining resources needed for service orders, e.g. competencies, materials, and tools.

• Find technical documentation/work instructions for technicians.

• Daily communication with technicians, planners, technical and customer group

• Continuous improvement, including a proactive search for areas for improvement, as well as a strategic and long-term approach to planning future tasks

• Balance all assigned product orders to ensure minimum downtime and maximum productivity

• Service crew composition is up to date and adjusted to demand

• Tools, parts & services are planned and monitored on time before crew mobilization

• Crew schedules are monitored on a day-to-day basis

O• n-time communication to crews and partners is guaranteed

• KPIs and PPIs related to Planning & Scheduling are balanced and under control

Qualifications

• Experience with technical planning and scheduling, ideally obtained in a technical-related environment, eg: technical planner, wind turbine technician or newly qualified engineer in an established role with a focus on Planning, technical specifications, documentation, and reporting.

• Good IT skills and SAP/Salesforce and planning tool experience is welcome.

Competencies

• Understanding of new technology, and interest in diving into technical documentation

• Good communication skills both oral and writing

• Ability to evaluate and identify trends

• Self-driven, structured and solution-oriented

• Ability to think clearly in a time-sensitive setting, as well as the ability to handle varying workloads and tasks

What We Offer

We offer a creative job with excellent opportunities for vocational and personal development at a growing wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional environment in a consistently expanding industry.

At Vestas Offshore Wind you will find exciting experience for making an impact at the very forefront of commercial, technological, and environmental development in the offshore market. We provide attractive opportunities for personal and career development with a diverse and global work environment in a fast-paced industry

• Great colleagues that support each other and work together

• Solid opportunities for professional and personal development

• A broad interface with many stakeholders

• The opportunity to create the best supplier collaboration

• The opportunity to make your mark on our service sales strategy

• A position where you can contribute to a greener and sustainable future

Additional information

Primary work location: Akita Noshiro (Akita prefecture).

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Please be advised to apply on or before the 31st of May 2024.

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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. 
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