Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe.
If you are a motivated individual with electrical or mechanical background looking for a new opportunity within the renewable industry, then consider this exciting new opportunity. Vestas Southern Africa currently operates and maintain 12 wind farms in South Africa, combined installed capacity over 900MW and currently recruiting a Special Task Supervisor. The position will be based in Gqeberha(PE) Vestas Service office in the EC.
Responsibilities:
Delivery of services on an operational level with respect to process adherence, service quality, safety standards and performance.
• Assigned staff is supervised/led/coordinated and a positive and effective working relationship is established / maintained. • interpersonal skills development, competencies and training actions are managed including safety related (Safety walks / talks)
• Compliance with Vestas standards across the dedicated site and processes, procedures and tools implemented continuously.
• Ensures obeying regional laws and regulations
• Resource availability given to perform dedicated work orders
• Build and maintain customer relations.
• Risk management
• Spare parts and tools management
• Planning and identifying better maintenance practices to ensure an increased performance.
• Coordinate the special task Team activities.
• Responsible for Safe working practices and ISO system adherence at Wind farm sites.
Qualifications:
• Post-Matric Engineering qualification (National higher Diploma, National Diploma, Trade Test, BTech or equivalent as a minimum), Project Management.
Competencies:
• Must have minimum of 3 years' experience in a wind industry.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of a wind farm.
• Proven Leadership skills
• Knowledge of lifting operations and statutory inspections
• Solid communication and coordination skills
• Basic knowledge of substation and Electrical infrastructure
• Knowledge of Vestas processes and Vestas Tools, i.e., Salesforce, CIR Portal, and SAP.
• Physically and medically fit to work/climb a wind turbine.
• Willingness to travel
• Comprehensive wind turbine technical knowledge,
• Driver's license.
• Previous supervisory role and supporting cross-functional teams will be an added advantage.
What we Offer:
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: Medical Aid; annual leave and pension plan.
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.
