Are you interested in new technology and have an electrical, mechanical or hydraulics background? Do you enjoy working with your hands and bring solutions to technical problems? We are looking for an Offshore Service Technician to work in Oostende. At Vestas you will have the opportunity to develop your skills together with the global presence within wind energy and contribute to a greener world.
Region NCE>SBU NCE Service> Nobelwind
The Vestas Offshore Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind turbines in multiple windfarms in the North Sea within the Netherlands. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication is the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees.
Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance on electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems as directed by Supervisor
- Maintaining and upgrading installation activities
- Carrying out a diversity of check-ups, repairs and replacement activities of turbine components
- Creating follow-up orders
- Responsible for the frictionless operation of our turbines and use of our systems like Condition Monitoring / Remote Control
- Contribute to a safe working environment in general
- Registration of time and material consumption
- Compliance to Vestas's and client's procedures, processes, policies and instructions
Qualifications
- Completed an electrical or mechanical degree from a technical school/college/university
- Fluent English knowledge, Dutch is advantageous
- Ideally, 2 years of experience in the electrical and mechanical field
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Driving license category B
- Living in Belgium or close to Oostende area (100 km) or willing to relocate on own expense
Competencies
- Great problem-solving skills
- Team-oriented person
- Flexible and committed
- Comfortable working offshore and at heights, coping with the respective issues that this brings
- You recognize your own limitations and willing to seek help when needed
What we offer
We offer an exciting job, a good learning environment and opportunities for career development at a global wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional culturally diverse team in a constantly growing industry. We provide an attractive compensation package and accommodation on the Service Operation Vessel for the working days.
Additional information
14 days on and off rotation work with the starting point from Ostende, Belgium on the Borssele windfarm. (You will stay on the SOV on your rotation)
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time.
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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.
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.
