Lead Technician - Châteauroux

Responsibilities

• You are the back-up of the Supervisor in field operations related maintenance task.
• Follow up of maintenance tasks.
• Supervision of technicians in day-to-day activities, to ensure compliance with standards for scheduled/unscheduled activities.
• Advanced level operational wind turbine maintenance and, or installation tasks as discovered or as assigned.
• This includes proficient operation and use of specialized tools and diagnostic processes (e.g. data logger, Vestas Turbine Monitor, borescope,...).
• Documentation of turbine issues as required and enters data in company system such as observation in SF,SAP,...
• Interfaces and manipulates turbine control and mechanical systems to safely conduct service and, or installation tasks.
• Ensure that quality, costs and service delivery goals are met, based on the Service's needs and goals.
• Ensure compliance with Vestas standards safety rules, procedures and processes (work permits, forms, security alerts, etc.).
• High quality daily reporting and service documentation in Salesforce and other Vestas systems such as I-auditor in accordance to agreed reporting standards.
• Provide training/coaching to technicians and operators in technical areas, operational procedures and safety practices.
• Support supervisor for continuous evaluation and competence development of the staff
• May contact with customers regarding completed and upcoming service and repairs (check in/out reasons)

Qualifications

• Establish and maintain cordial and effective working relationships
• Be a role model for other employees
• Substantial experience or degree within electrical field, mechanics and, or hydraulics in accordance to local requirements and standards (local certifications)
• Recommended to have knowledge of and teaching experience with troubleshooting techniques, good problem solving skills, field training capabilities
• Demonstrate team attributes and leadership skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement and delivering the right solutions
• Ability to maintain an attitude that promotes a positive image to internal and external customers.
• Maintain a professional attitude even when problems and crisis situations arise
• Demonstrated advanced use of complex power tools such as hydraulic rams, inductive heaters and diagnostic tools (e.g. advance fluke meter functions, VOB data collection)
• Good knowledge in local language and English
• Ambassador of QUALITY and SAFETY
• Driving license

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Health and supplemental insurance (mutuelle)
• Paid vacation and RTT days per French labor law
• Company vehicle for field operations
• Continuous technical training and career development within Vestas
• International work environment with a world-leading wind energy company
• Meal vouchers (tickets restaurant)

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