Blade Technician

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Region NCE - SBU NCE Service - Blades SE/FI
Vestas North & Western Europe is a sales business unit covering Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, England, Scotland, and Ireland. We are responsible for the sales, installation, and service of wind farms throughout these regions. We strive to be the best performing business unit within Vestas, and we aim to make Vestas North & Western Europe the best place to work. The Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind farms within North and Western Europe. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication is the key to our growth.

You will have the opportunity to join our Special Task team, in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees. To meet the growth in Wind Turbines all over our region, we want to meet the future demand in our area of responsibility by onboarding additional Blade Technicians in our Special Task department.

As a Blade Technician you will be part of a team that travels to different wind farms. The work rotation for this role is 16 days of work and 12 days off work. 

Responsibilities
Special Task is responsible for the latest technology and the new initiatives in service to build and share the competence within Service. We have in addition to our regular tasks in the North & Western Region, we also have the responsibility to support our Special Task colleagues elsewhere in the region.

In this position you will be a part of our highly skilled Special Task Fiber team, where you will have an important role in delivering services and solutions that fulfils our customers' expectations, while always keeping high standards for safety, work ethics and cost optimisation.

Your primarily tasks will be: 

• Work with repair of wind turbine blades, up tower and on the ground.
• Lead teams in the field to ensure the tasks are completed safely and efficiently
• Ensure that Vestas procedures and instructions are followed, especially in relation to safety rules and policies
• Continuously give input and ideas to improvements on technical documentation, work instructions and certification processes
• Working to the highest safety and environmental standards whilst ensuring that targets are met. 

Qualifications

• High level of safety awareness
• Qualified fiberglass and/or carbon work experience
• Solid experience with blade repairs on ground and "up-tower".
• Fluency in English, good communication skills.
• Valid driving license
• Valid passport
• The ability to work at height and in adverse weather conditions. 

Competencies

• High level of safety awareness.
• Motivated by teamwork and a positive mindset.
• Structured and methodical when reporting and ensuring quality in data discipline.
• Independent and resourceful in order to solve issues even when no support is available.
• Ability to lead a work party to complete designated task.
• Flexible towards changing work schedules and rotations to meet planning demands.
• Good physical condition and ability to handle heavy lifts and working from heights by platform or rope access. 

What we offer
With this position, we offer freedom with responsibility in a stimulating environment of a fast-growing international company. Apart from that we will offer you an attractive salary, an attractive benefits package and an extensive education plan for your professional development.

Additional information
Location: This is a travelling position. The team is working on a rotating travelling schedule, and the work rotation for this role is 16 days of work and 12 days off work. The work will start from the warehouse in Vaasa.

Potential employees will perform a health check, which will be carried out during the recruitment process. 

For additional information, please contact Supervisor Johan Bowles, jobow@vestas.com.

Be advised to apply no later than 02.03.2025. 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 recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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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