Offshore Service Technician SOV

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 185 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 30,000 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 Show websitewww.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.

Are you interested in new technology and have an electrical, mechanical or hydraulics background? Do you enjoy working with your hands and bring solutions to technical problems? We are looking for an Offshore Service Technician to work in Oostende. At Vestas you will have the opportunity to develop your skills together with the global presence within wind energy and contribute to a greener world.       
 

The Vestas Offshore Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind turbines in multiple windfarms in the North Sea within the Netherlands. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication is the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees.
 
Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance on electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems as directed by Supervisor
- Maintaining and upgrading installation activities
- Carrying out a diversity of check-ups, repairs and replacement activities of turbine components
- Creating follow-up orders
- Responsible for the frictionless operation of our turbines and use of our systems like Condition Monitoring / Remote Control
- Contribute to a safe working environment in general
- Registration of time and material consumption
- Compliance to Vestas's and client's procedures, processes, policies and instructions

Qualifications
- Completed an electrical or mechanical degree from a technical school/college/university
- Fluent in English, Dutch will be advantageous
- Ideally, 2 years of experience in the electrical and mechanical field
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Driving license category B
- Living in Belgium or close to the Oostende area (100 km) or willing to relocate on own expense
 
Competencies
- Great problem-solving skills
- Team-oriented person
- Flexible and committed
- Comfortable working offshore and at heights, coping with the respective issues that this brings
- You recognize your own limitations and willing to seek help when needed