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Region MED > SBU MED Service > North Area

Service Department is responsible for the smooth running of our customer's wind farms, ensuring the highest levels of performance from each turbine for its entire lifespan. It works to ensure that the turbines are operational to their maximum capacity, delivering the best possible energy yield for customers. As such, the team is key to maintaining long-term customer loyalty. The Service Technician utilizes skills and training to perform maintenance work on assigned wind turbines. The Technician will follow specific schedules and procedures including safety protocol, turbine service or installation processes, and other direct and detailed verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the key tasks are to:

• Ensure Vestas health and safety procedures and quality requirements are followed.

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

• Maintain Vestas wind turbines at customer wind farms throughout the region.

• Monitor WTG performance.

• Report turbine conditions and collect turbine data for research analysis.

• Liaise professionally and effectively with customers where needed

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electric or Mechanic OR a technical education for instance in Electrical / Mechanical

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a similar position, such as in the electricity or maintenance industry

Competencies

• Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics

• The ability to work at heights and in growing weather conditions

• Good IT skills in Microsoft Office, as well as software skills for data collection and reporting

• Good understanding of written and spoken English and native Portuguese speaker

• Valid Driver's License

Additional Information

The position will be based near Viseu and requires the candidate to live in this area

What We Offer

Join Vestas and you'll cultivate your career in an inspiring environment at a global wind turbine producer, which has an ongoing commitment to sustainability. We value personal initiative, the desire to take on responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. At Vestas, your achievement is our achievement.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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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.