Are you looking for new opportunities and have a background in electrical works supervision and team leading? Do you have the S1 qualification? Are you a skilled communicator, both in Finnish and English? Consider this opportunity at Vestas, a market leader in sustainable energy.

Region NCE - SBU NCE Service - Service Finland

Service Onshore Finland is part of the Vestas Northern & Central Europe business unit, which focuses on selling, constructing, and operating onshore wind power plants. We are the market leader with an installed base of more than 1000 wind turbines across Finland. Vestas Finland Oy is headquartered in Vaasa and have service locations and activities in close to 20 municipalities in Finland.

We are a collaborative and enthusiastic team looking for our next Electrical Safety Lead to enable us to continue to deliver on our contractual promises while growing our business and maintaining solid customer relationships.

Responsibilities

As an Electrical Safety Lead (ESL) you will lead the team of Energy Control Coordinators (ECC) and ensure that team members performing work are selected, trained, authorized and audited accordingly

• Set strategic direction and act as Electrical Safety Lead, to represent/lead necessary electrical safety programmes and initiatives

• Support local operational management as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to ensure the work performed complies with legislation & Vestas' standards

• Legally appointed as Supervisor of Electrical Works (as per Electrical Safety Act), guiding the electrical work and ensuring the competence of employees as well as instructing them.

• Maintain and develop competences and structure in the team to provide Operation Manager of electrical installation services for defined sites.

• Provide demands required for technical guidance to field technicians. Define trainings and PPE requirements to comply with company and any local specific requirements.

• Act as an ambassador in terms of safety at work in relationship to the employees, Customers and subcontractors including investigating and acting on identified and reported hazardous observations, near misses or incidents.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc from field of Electrical Engineering

• Electrical Qualification 1 (S1) certificate issued by SETI Oy (as per Electrical Safety Act)

• Fluency in English and Finnish language, both oral and written

Personal competencies

• Clear communication skills and stakeholder management at various levels

• Professional networker and team-focused approach: Able to connect and collaborate internally, utilizing others' key skills when necessary

• Proven high safety awareness

• Organized, with the ability to prioritize a range of tasks according to the need of the business, along with a solid attention to detail

• The Vestas values and leadership behaviours Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability and Passion are something you want to be part of promoting through leading by example

What we offer:

We offer an interesting job with skilled professional and personal development possibilities as well as an attractive benefits package. We comprise a skilled team motivated by a shared interest in wind energy while consistently delivering effective solutions to our customers. You will work in an open and varied environment with skilled and positive colleagues who are prepared to support when needed. By joining Vestas, you will have the opportunity to develop a career with a global leading wind power company within an exciting and growing industry.

Additional information:

The primary work location is the headquarters in Vaasa, other Vestas locations in Finland will be considered for suitable profiles.

Please, note that we are collecting applications until the 8th of June 2025.

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

For further questions about the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Mikael Strömbäck misok@vestas.com*.

* When reaching out to the manager please be aware that there may be some delay in his answer. Please leave your information in the email (name and phone number), so he can contact you back when he has the time.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 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.
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