Specialist Mechanical

Specialist | Full-Time | Engineering

An exciting opportunity is available for a Mechanical Engineer in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector in Australia, focusing on wind energy. The position resides within the Service Organization, providing support to both the Service and Construction departments. The successful candidate will offer technical support and serve as a liaison between VPS and local business units throughout the APAC region.

Region APAC> Regional Operations Team APAC> Engineering Support APAC

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for a variety of mechanical components within the wind turbine covering hydraulic units (pitch systems), main shaft arrangements, blade bearings, torque arms, transmission systems, rotating units, yaw gears, and yaw bearings.

• Support in major component exchanges including blades, drivetrain, transformers, hub, etc- Support with tool optimisation and design

• Evaluation of work processes for optimisation purposes.

• Translate technical issues into business cases and support continuous improvements.

• Act as a single point of contact for technical matters within the global organisation.

• Work in partnership with service divisions throughout the APAC region to identify and address pain points.

• Create projects for cost reduction ideas.

• Generate high-level technical reports, including root cause analyses and serious incident reports if needed.

• Escalate and work with the module owners to approve cost reduction ideas for implementation.

• Participate in forums to drive cost reduction and improve turbine availability.

• Collect and analyse data to reduce costs and increase availability.

• Manage regional technical projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10-15 years of technical experience.

• Wind turbine knowledge/experience preferred.- Project Management experience (as project participant or project manager) a plus.

• DMAIC experience is an advantage

• Offshore Wind Turbine Experience a bonus

Competencies

• Proven expertise in maintaining hydraulic systems, gearboxes, and bearings.

• Mechanical candidates specialising in drivetrain and hydraulics, with relevant professional experience in industrial maintenance and R&D, will be preferred.

• Extensive experience in major component exchanges, including gearboxes, blades, hubs, and more.

• Strong communication skills.

• High technical proficiency

• Excellent English proficiency.

• Innovative analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective multitasking in challenging environments.

• Outstanding time and project management skills.

What We Offer

Join an exciting role that involves providing technical support as a mechanical engineer in the wind turbine industry. This position offers excellent prospects for both professional and personal growth within a stimulating environment at the forefront of global wind turbine manufacturing. At our company, we highly appreciate initiative, trustworthiness, and a harmonious blend of creativity and quality in all our solutions. As part of our team, you'll be immersed in a highly professional setting with a strong technical focus. The work atmosphere is defined by its results-driven and project-oriented nature.

Additional information

The work location is Chennai, India

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 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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

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