Vestas is a major player in wind technology and a motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!
The LifeCycle Engineering department supports all three pillars of Vestas service: Onshore, Offshore, nearshore and Multi-brand during the operational phases, along with new Installation Project support.
We provide technical solution to Projects, Service sales, and the Service contract managers (including direct customer support) throughout the Wind Farm Life Cycle.
The Blade Engineer function currently reports into the Blade Manager APAC, providing Teir 2 (regional) support for Blade Module Technical queries and escalations for Tier 3 (Country) escalations, forming a seamless link with Tier 1 (CIM/blade module) to ensure timely conclusion to support requests.
Frontend Engineering & Technology > Regional Engineering & Technology APAC > Lifecycle Engineering APAC
Responsibilities
- Working in a regional team assisting with solving technical problems
- Contribute to Root Cause Analysis workshops and programs
- Develop first draft Customer Memorandums, Technical reports, Investigations and problem summaries
- Assist with handling and data collections for Technical Support requests (TSL) for specified country
- Translation and analysis of data mining activities into concise overviews & reports
- Create advanced excel & Power BI dashboards to visualize data findings for easy consumption by management teams
- Review routine annual and ad-hoc internal/External Blade inspection reports in Drone and CIR portal in alignment with specified defect categorization criteria
- Generate CIR/BIR/BRRs as required
- Prepare site summary based on pre-review for escalation, approval and processing
- Review and approve minor Blade Repair repairs CIRs, providing technical feedback on any non-conformity to relevant stakeholders
- Conduct preliminary assessment of Blade damage severity to ensure safe and reliable operation of the blades under service in Vestas
- On-site assessment of Blade damages and reporting of these internally and externally as per company requirements
- Providing timely support for relevant field documentation (Technical, SWIs, SOP's etc)
- Assist to identify spare parts and documentation as required
Qualifications
- 3 to 8 years working experience in trouble shooting / technical support in Wind turbine Blades or similar industry or environment
- Mechanical or Composite/Polymer qualifications highly regarded
- Proficiency in Power Automate, Power BI, SAP, CATIA, CAD, and advanced Microsoft Suite is highly valued. Strong skills in data analytics, visualization, statistical analysis, problem-solving, and soft skills are essential
Competencies
- Able to multitask and prioritize daily work under an ever-growing and diverse environment
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Willing to engage in HSE management and be fully safety focused
- Well developed soft skills & mature outlook
- Able to locate information, translate and communicate knowledge to peers and Field technicians
- Ability to follow directions, processes and prioritize tasks in accordance with business goals
- Ability to build networks to develop knowledge base to help solve technical issues
- Comfortable working remotely, as the department is physically located in multiple locations
- Able to work autonomously without direct supervision
- Highly collaborative and conscientious
What We Offer
We offer a exciting workplace with solid professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment with a well-known wind turbine manufacturer.
Additional Information
Your primary workplace will be Chennai.Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 28th Aug 2025.BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUDIt has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, www.vestas.com/en/careers/job-openings.DEIB StatementAt 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 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 173 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 29,000 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 www.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.
