Technical Planner

Do you have technical competence, and want to work in the wind industry? Do you have an analytical approach in your daily tasks and love structure? Then technical planning in a growing industry can be the job for you. Join Vestas' planning team in Trondheim

Vestas Norway AS > SBU NCE Service > Local Technical and Commercial Planning
Vestas is a global supplier of wind energy. We design, manufacture, install and service wind turbines worldwide. The company has close to 30,000 employees and has installed wind turbines in more than 88 countries. The head office is located in Aarhus, Denmark.
The Norwegian service department with headquarters in Trondheim is responsible for service and maintenance of all Vestas' wind farms in Norway. The department has an open and informal culture where partnership and good communication are the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting and sustainable industry in a team with motivated employees.

Responsibilities
As a technical planner, you will be responsible for:

• Technical analysis and preparation of service orders for technicians and technical approval of service orders after completion
• Define resources needed for service orders, e.g. competencies, materials and tools
• Find technical documentation / work instructions for technicians
• Daily communication with technicians, dispatchers, technical and customer group
• Continuous improvement, including proactive search for areas for improvement, as well as strategic and long-term approach to planning future tasks
• Being agile, working on a cross-country level from time to time

Qualifications
At the professional level, it is desired that you have:

• Experience with technical planning, ideally obtained in a technical related environment, alternatively wind turbine technician
• You might be a newly qualified engineer (e.g., mechanical, production or high voltage) or an electrician in an established role with a focus on technical specifications, documentation and reporting
• Good IT skills, SAP/Salesforce experience is welcome
• English fluency

Competencies
When it comes to personal qualities, we expect you to have:

• Good leadership skills
• Understanding of new technology, and interest in diving into technical documentation
• Good communication skills both oral and in 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 an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, hard-working, and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will have good opportunities to build your career in Vestas, when demonstrating aspiration, capacity, and potential.

Additional information
Your primary work location will be Trondheim, Norway. You should expect some travel activity, approximately 5 days per year. 

If the above match your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 02.11.2024. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. 
 

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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.