Vestas Wind Australia has released an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Planner position. This role is integral to our wind farms' service process to ensure they operate under appropriate and safe conditions.
You will be collaborating as a part of the broader Maintenance Planning team but also working autonomously with your site teams to provide clear and concise planning.
The Vestas Wind Service division provides maintenance and scheduled services to our products on client-owned properties. These wind farms are required to meet agreed KPIs regarding output, downtime, running cost and safety/environmental responsibilities.
As a Maintenance Planner, your task is to keep on setting the order of the activities that will happen in service, following the processes, instructions, business rules and your best knowledge. You support streamlining the workload and factors impacting the planning, to ensure the flow will be stable and technicians will have work to do. You will support other regions as required in ANZ, and frequent visits to site are expected as part of the roles.
Responsibilities
- Balance all assigned territory orders to ensure minimum downtime and maximum productivity
- Service crew composition is up to date and adjusted to demand
- Tools, parts & services are planned and monitored on time before crew mobilization
- Crew schedules are managed on a day-to-day basis
- Service schedule is aligned with the obligations in service contracts
- On time communication to crews an partners is guaranteed
- Ensuring KPI and PPI related to Planning & Scheduling are balanced and under control
- On time communication to crews an partners is guaranteed
- Prepare and keep updated rolling forecasting workload up to 18 Months ahead
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Engineering or any equivalent degree
- Technical understanding and planning will be essential for success in this position
- Proficient in MS Office,
- SAP and Salesforce exposure is advantageous
Competencies
- A strong commitment to Safety, Environment and Quality at all times
- Good experience in a technical service environment with focus on Planning & Scheduling
- Good IT skills and experience with information processing in databases and planning tools
- Analytical and detailed working approach
- Technical and planning framework understanding
- High degree of flexibility (working in changing environment)
- Stakeholder management skills
- Strong system user of MS Office
- SAP and Salesforce would be looked upon favorably
What We Offer
- A strong safety culture
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
- Global career progression prospects
- Relocating assistance available for the right candidate
- We offer you the opportunity to make a difference and to work in a multicultural and international company, where you have the possibility to test your skills and develop professionally
Additional information
- You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job
- We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date
Our Benefits
- Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
- Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
- A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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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.
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.
