Job Description
A Technical & Safety Instructor-I delivers wind turbine technical training and safety courses for internal and external audiences.
Responsibilities: • Deliver training to Vestas technicians and customers on Vestas products and safety programs
• Ensure participants meet all learning goals in Course & Module Outlines, or Training Standards such as GWO, during course delivery
• Independently organise classroom presentations and practical exercises to ensure safe and effective learning environment for all participants
• Travel as required to deliver training to customers and Vestas technicians, at various locations including operational wind turbines
• Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge on Vestas products, policies, and procedures to support training
• Support training administration by completing forms and updating records in a timely and accurate manner
• Support ongoing development and improvement of Vestas technical and safety courses
• Maintain personal development timelines in order to teach courses
Essential Functions: • Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
• Regular & reliable attendance
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to work and conduct training in wind turbines, climb >100 meters, access confined spaces, and work at heights
Education, Training, and Skills Required: • Associates degree in a technical discipline, military training, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience on wind turbines or similar equipment
• 1-3 years of experience in the wind industry or equipment similar to wind turbines
• Experience delivering formal training programs, on-the-job style training, or other peer mentoring
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Respond positively to feedback
• Ability to work in a team environment, regularly consulting with other knowledge experts in order to present accurate and up-to-date information to class participants
• Good ability to plan and organize learning activities to ensure course requirements and learning goals are met
• Good ability to communicate verbally complex concepts to a variety of people, including assessing and checking for understanding
• Ability to navigate company policies and procedures relating to wind technician job requirements
• Specific focus on safe work methods in an industrial environment
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to wind turbine operations, maintenance, use of equipment and tools, and safe work methods relating to work on wind turbines or similar equipment
• Good skills on MS Office products, including Power Point, Word, Teams and Outlook
• Good level of proficiency with Document Management System, capable of locating course folders and files
• Good level of proficiency with Change Request System, able to create CRQ's for course material
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Will be required to work and conduct training in wind turbines, climb >100 meters, access confined spaces, and work at heights
• Travel approximately 25% or less
• Possess and continue to hold a valid driver's license
• Able to obtain a passport, and Visa if required
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that will be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to climb and work at heights, frequently standing in operational turbine environments; frequent standing in front of classroom; ability to lift 50 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time may include working in a classroom, office, at a location with equipment simulating wind turbines and in the field at wind sites and in wind turbines. Work in the vicinity of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment. Climbing, working at heights, and occasional lifting. Frequent standing and sitting in classroom, office, simulator hall, at wind sites and in operational wind turbines.
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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.
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