Vestas Offshore Service, Japan is part of the overall Offshore Service Business in the APAC region responsible for maintenance and repair of our wind turbines. The operational Service hub in Japan is located in Kitakyushu-Hibikinada where this role will be based however travel to Tokyo as well as locations inside and outside of Japan should be expected depending on the business priorities.
Region APC > Service APAC > Service Readiness
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Service Manager on the site. Your will be responsible for carrying out turbine related administration responsibilities related to the day to day operations of the wind farm, including meetings with customers, submission of reports, data handling and documentation. Your responsibilities also include contributing to the continuous improvement of turbine performance, and optimising the site operations both onshore and offshore.
You will also be responsible for:
• Timely, accurate and cost-effective coordination of technical and safety training activities
• Administration responsibilities including but not limited to:
• Availability data verification
• Create, process and follow up on purchase orders
• Liaise with local vendors (ordering parts, tools and materials), internal departments, and customers
• SAP activity (work time approval, spare part identification and ordering)
• Organise component transportation
• Order necessary equipment and consumables for the onshore site facility
• Support with issuing of site inductions and supporting visitors
• Support the creation of the annual site budget and monitor the monthly expenditure
• Organise local meetings
• Cover for and limited support the Warehouse Coordinator during busy periods
• Liaising with the training department, coordinate courses and maintain training certification is up to date for onsite personnel.
• Assist onsite personnel with visa applications and travel arrangements
• Monthly report creation
Qualifications
• Possess administrative experience
• Japanese and English speaking
• Are a skilled user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and you have experience with SAP preferred
• Have a full driving license
• Safety conscious
Competencies
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
• The suitable candidate will be consistent, adaptable, punctual, reliable, a selfstarter, and willing to take responsibility.
• In addition, you should be a team member who recognise your own limitations and are willing to seek help when necessary.
What We Offer
We offer a creative job with excellent opportunities for vocational and personal development at a well-known wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional environment in a highly expanding industry.
At Vestas Offshore Wind you will find exciting opportunities for making an impact at the very forefront of commercial, technological and environmental development in the offshore market. We provide attractive opportunities for personal and career development with a diverse and global work environment in a fast-paced industry.
· Great colleagues that support each other and work together
· Solid opportunities for professional and personal development
· A broad interface with many stakeholders· The opportunity to create the best supplier collaboration
· The opportunity to make your mark on our service sales strategy
· A position where you can contribute to a greener and sustainable future
Additional information
Primary work location: Hibkinada (Fukuoka Prefecture) site. 5 days a week.
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
Please be advised to apply on or before the 31st of October 2024.
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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.
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