Energy Control Coordinator Uruguay

**Vestas Turbinas Eolicas de Uruguay >EVP LAT> SBU LAT Service**

**Responsibilities**

Coordinate with Supervisors and Lead Technicians during a planned grid outage to establish safe LOTO procedures and related activities.
- To be the reference for LOTO and related activities within the organization.
- To give electrical professional directives to the nominated persons in control of work activity.
- The ECC assists, work close together, reports and if necessary, escalates matters related with energy control and LOTO issues.
- To provide internal support for the service organisation in matters electrical safety, turbine inspection and High Voltage (HV).
- To organise Tools, Training and work procedures
- Give input on how schedule activities to assure the right LOTO procedures implementation on the daily wind farm's activities.
- Map and act toward closing the gaps on Service Technicians LOTO and related training gaps.
- Review and forward Energized Work Permits to Senior Management for approval.
- To conduct site and warehouse inspections to providing safe work procedures.
- Maintain the documentation of the qualification for the technicians.
- Primary administrative control over all ESP and LOTO paperwork.
- Serve as a focal for Electrical Safety and LOTO programs beaing the reference and first line for consulting purposes.
- To be the link with MED on LOTO procedures and programs deployments.
- To be the first line for technical consultancy on LOTO matters.
- Seek assistance from Technical Support, Engineering, and/or Technical Training if unsure about any electrical or LOTO functions.
- Maintain site LOTO center and visitor LOTO locks.
- To establish and keep Person-in-charge for LOTO evolutions
- Establish an induction program for LOTO related topics for new employees.
- To keep the track on LOTO related training program status planning in advance the needed training.
- Ensures contractor and sub-contractors are in compliance with Electrical Safety and LOTO Programs.
- Evaluate differences between Vestas LOTO and Customers LOTO programs and develop procedures when needed.
- To standardize LOTO kits by platform within the purchasing process.
- To establish procedures to remove abandoned LOTO devices and document said removal keeping the track on this.
- Ensure interlock override process is followed correctly and documented. Verify the interlocks have been correctly restored.
- Perform monthly audit of lockout practices and maintain these records
- Assist Qualified employees in establishing the correct lockout procedures for tasks
- Ensure employees are re-trained at a minimum annually, with a track record on the status.
- Ensure local LOTO instructions are up-to-date, and validated at a minimum once annually
- To develop LOTO and related activities procedures when needed.
- To interact with the whole Service organization to implement and follow-up the LOTO procedures and activities.
- The Energy Control Coordinator (ECC) must also continue to maintain certification as Qualified Electrical Person as required by the Vestas Standard for Electrical Safety (DMS 0017-5311) and as a Lockout Specialist.

**Qualifications**
- Wind Industry knowledge and experience.
- At least intermediate English language spoken and written.
- Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent is preferred.
- Skilled Electrical Person with its relevant education, knowledge and experience to enable him or her to analyze the risks and to avoid hazards which electricity could create, is a must.
- Very good understanding of Service processes.
- Train up to the Level 2

**Localidad**: Montevideo - Uruguay

**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 145 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.