Main Component Technician

Do you have an interest and experience with advanced mechanical components? Are you dreaming of making a difference in the world and want a physical and exciting job in the world’s most sustainable organisation? As a Special Task technician at Vestas, you get the opportunity to develop within an ever-growing organisation with the latest technology in wind power. 

Vestas Northern Europe A/S > SBU NCE Service > Main Components DK/NO
Vestas Northern & West Europe is a sales business unit covering Scandinavia, Finland & Celtic. We are responsible for the sales, installation, and service of wind farms throughout these regions. We aim to be the No. 1 performing business unit within Vestas, and we aim to make Vestas Northern and West & Europe the best place to work. 

The Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind farms within North and West 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 work in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees.

Right now, we're expanding with more turbines in the Nordic countries and need additional Special Task Technicians in Special task department. 

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 Nordic countries also the responsibility to support our Special Task colleagues elsewhere in the region and well as the UK & Ireland.
In this position you will be a part of our Special Task team. You will have an important role in delivering services and solutions that fulfils our customers' expectations. 

Your primarily tasks will be:

• Replace and repair main components
• Secure 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

Qualification
As Special Task technicians you might come from various industries and areas of work. We provide the necessary training to become an expert in our field. We, therefore, hope that you possess the following professional competencies:

• Qualified mechanical backgrounds
• Several years of experience within the wind industry with main component assembling, exchange and repair
• Experience working with high level of safety awareness
• Fluency in English, good communication skills in another Nordic language
• Driver’s license B2

Competencies

• Motivated by teamwork and a positive mindset
• Structured, independent & resourceful in order to solve issues even when no support is available
• Flexible, as the position requires travelling and unplanned overtime may occur
• Good physical condition and ability to handle heavy lifts and work in heights
• High level of safety awareness

What we offer
We offer a thorough training to ensure you have all the information you need to have about Vestas, our products and safety, followed by hands-on practical experience where you will work together with some of our experienced team members. 
Furthermore, this position offers 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
Position: This position is a full-time employment on a 16/12 rotation with ~ 180 travel days.
Work Location: The Nordics, UK & Ireland.

Application deadline: 24th of October 2024. We reserve the right to remove this job posting if the right candidate is found before the application deadline. Moreover, we reserve the right to extend the deadline if the right candidate has not been found.

If you have any questions concerning the job, please reach out to Team Leader Torben Andersen on +45 4165 2164

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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.