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Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe. If you are a motivated individual with electrical or mechanical background looking for a new challenge within the renewable industry, then consider this exciting new opportunity. Vestas Southern Africa currently operates and maintains 12 operating wind farms in South Africa, with a combined installed capacity of over 900MW, and is currently recruiting a Site Supervisor (On-site based). The position will be based in Dassiesridge Wind Farm (located next to Kirkwood/Nqweba, Sundays River Municipality) within the EC region. The Wind farm consists of 14 X V150 MK3F 4.5MW turbines, with an installed capacity of 63MW.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of services on an operational level with respect to process adherence, service quality, safety standards, and performance.
- Supervise, lead, and coordinate assigned staff while establishing and maintaining a positive and effective working relationship. Manage people skills development, competencies, and training actions including safety-related compliance with Vestas standards across the dedicated site.
- Ensure compliance with regional laws and regulations.
- Ensure resource availability for dedicated work orders.
- Manage dedicated staff daily and resolve issues with external service providers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Implement defined function-specific processes, procedures, and/or tools.
- Monitor technicians' performance and task execution to ensure effective cost control.
- Approve work performed and technicians' timesheets.
- Process technician requests for planned absence.
- Manage service crew composition (medium/long term).
- Monitor and track site performance and continuously improve.
- Perform inductions for contractors.
- Approve working hours of technicians and subcontractors' weekly timesheets.
- ED Monthly reporting/people data.
- Provide 1st level technical support to the technicians.
- Complete reports and paperwork as required by Management.
Qualifications
- Post-Matric Engineering qualification (National Higher Diploma, National Diploma, Trade Test, BTech, or equivalent as a minimum).
- Minimum 3 years related work experience within the wind industry.
Competencies
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English; additional local language skills are an advantage.
- Ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Office software and SAP ERP; willingness to travel.
- Strong wind turbine technical acumen.
- Driver's license.
What we offer
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including Medical Aid, annual leave, and a pension plan.
Additional information
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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