Wind Turbine Service Technician - France

🏢 Vestas Lussac-les-Châteaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Permanent employment contract (CDI) with incentive bonus and profit-sharing schemes
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About the Role

Looking for meaning at work ?Join Vestas and contribute to achieving a de-carbonized future. Boost your career in an international and innovative renewable energy company in a group with more than 30,000 employees worldwide.EVP MED / Region MED / Area Site Management Lussac Les Chateaux

Responsibilities

  • Carry out curative (corrective) maintenance of wind turbines to optimize performance in accordance with Quality, Safety, and Environment standards.
  • Ensure smooth operation of turbines and control the operation of different turbine elements at all stages of intervention.
  • Perform preventive maintenance of turbines according to current rules and work instructions, including complete turbine refurbishments.
  • Work in pairs with a partner technician and report to the Area Supervisor.
  • Document and report all interventions and maintenance activities accurately.
  • Maintain proactive and professional communication with customers regarding completed and upcoming service and repairs.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and use prescribed personal protective equipment at all times.

Qualifications

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (BTS/DUT) in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering; BZEE certification preferred.
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or electrical work, with knowledge of high voltage systems.
  • Knowledge of technical English (written and spoken).
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Strong commitment to safety culture and ability to work at heights.
  • Motivated, autonomous, results-oriented, and willing to travel as required.
  • Good communication skills and strong team spirit.

Benefits

  • Permanent employment contract (CDI) with executive status.
  • Additional days off (12 to 15 days per year, depending on the year).
  • Meals covered by Vestas during work activities.
  • Incentive bonus and profit-sharing schemes.
  • Benefits from works council advantages including gift vouchers.
  • High-quality personal protective equipment provided.
  • Career progression pathway: Technician, Expert Technician, Senior Technician, and Leader Technician.
  • International work environment with 40 years of industry experience.

Certifications

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) BZEE Wind Turbine Technician Certification Habilitation Electrique (French electrical safety qualification) High Voltage Authorization (HTA/HTB) Fall Protection / Work at Height Certification Confined Space Entry

Skills

Maintenance Technician industrial maintenance electricity high voltage technical English Office Pack safety safety in the work environment ability to work at height

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