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1 Position Profile Position Location Reporting to Job family Wind Turbine Specialist Wellington Wind Engineering Manager Professional Leaders/Specialists Band Date October POSITION PURPOSE The purpose of this position is: Provide technical support, quality assurance, training and guidance to ensure the day to day operation and maintenance of Meridian Energy s Wind Farms is conducted in accordance with Meridian s strategy and industry best practice by ensuring high level workmanship, asset integrity and safety standards are maintained. 2. POSITION VALUE This role will enable Meridian to continue to develop it s internal capability, supporting the engineering team and the O&M team maintaining the assets in its wind portfolio 3. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES The key functional deliverables include but are not limited to: Providing technical turbine support to a high performing, motivated operations team that fits with Meridian s company culture. Assisting with turbine fault finding. Working with the Engineering Team and the Reliability Engineering Team to undertake root cause analysis and other product trials, modifications and developments Contribution to the establishment and management of operating procedures, engineering standards and company standards. Supporting the establishment and maintenance of a wind operational level O&M knowledge base that will support Meridian s quest to become a global reference company in renewable energy. Supervise major component work, including participation in the planning Support and participate in the delivery of a Wind O&M training and development programme that supports the development of the internal capability needed to meet present and future business needs including unplanned and emergency site events. Wind Turbine Specialist_MaP_ Sep 2011 Page 1

2 Oversight and monitoring, reporting and when required addressing issues associated with the achievement of agreed operational and commercial performance targets Creation and maintenance of mutually beneficial operational relationships with Wind OEMs O&M personnel Identify and support the O&M team develop the capability needed to achieve the objectives contained in the Annual Business and Maintenance Plans Provide specialist knowledge and experience to support a working environment where staff, contractors and visitors remain safe and healthy Contribution to the development of and adherence to an effective O&M risk management and compliance programme Support the commissioning and acceptance of new wind farms into the portfolio Participate in End of Warranty Inspections and detailed component inspections 4. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS You are expected to work productively with all your colleagues and in accordance with the Meridian Way. Where your position fits Position title Position above your manager / supervisor Your manager / supervisor This position Wind Maintenance Manager Wind Engineering Manager Wind Turbine Specialist Your direct reports Other positions reporting to your manager Mechanical Engineer Wind Electrical Engineer Wind C&I Engineer Wind Your key relationships are: Internal relationships Who Reliability Engineering Renewable Development Nature of relationship Support with component root cause analysis Technical support and analysis Provision of specialist Wind O&M support and advice O&M acceptance testing and operationalisation of new wind parks Support the turbine procurement process External relationships Who Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) Nature of relationship Sharing and sourcing of specialist knowledge and expertise Wind Turbine Specialist_MaP_ Sep 2011 Page 2

3 Contracted Service Providers Specialist Consultants Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Oversight of quality assurance Sourcing of specialist knowledge and expertise 5. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES The qualifications, skills and experience required for this position include: [ Significant turbine experience as an engineer or technician (5+ years in the industry) Preferrably experience with the Siemens 2.3VS turbine platform Extensive mechanical or electrical experience related to the industry Proven ability to positively interact with international WTG OEMs and other manufacturers. Experience in Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Condition Monitoring techniques The ability to demonstrate the application of specialist knowledge, technical expertise and skills within a maintenance environment including the supervision, training and development of staff Sound commercial skills and a value orientation Superior relationship management skills and safety focus Strong communication skills, including written and oral English Wind Turbine Specialist_MaP_ Sep 2011 Page 3

4 Team Member / Individual Contributor Competencies Continuous Learning Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly seeking and taking advantage of learning opportunities; quickly assimilating and using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Business Innovation Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization s position to generate innovative solutions and contribute to effective business strategies and tactics. Achieving Results Driving high standards for individual accomplishment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; deriving satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement. Decision Making Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Knowledge Sharing Actively shares and contributes own knowledge, skills and expertise to develop the knowledge, skills and expertise of others. Communication Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Customer Focus Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers and Meridian s needs. Emotional Intelligence Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting one s own and others emotions and behaviour in context with the environment; using these insights to effectively manage one s own responses and reactions. Wind Turbine Specialist_MaP_ Sep 2011 Page 4

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