Gestionnaire des opérations éoliennes - Dégélis, QC

Vestas; Dégelis; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car included!

Supplemental Health Benefits

Paid time off

RRSP with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Wind Site Operations Manager for our Degelis site, responsible for leading on-site operations, safety, and client satisfaction. You will manage a team, drive performance, and optimize turbine availability while protecting our safety culture at the wind farm.

The role requires coordinating budgets, improving maintenance plans, and ensuring contractual commitments are met; travel to multiple wind farms is expected, with a focus on safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of management experience in a related service sector.
• On-site availability and travel to wind farms/turbines as needed.
• Technical training is an asset (knowledge of hydraulic systems or heavy rotating equipment).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Foster a health- and safety-focused environment on-site, encouraging continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Develop and engage your team to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of wind farms.
• Build strong partnerships with clients to ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Manage costs rigorously to meet service contract budget targets.
• Plan preventive maintenance and failure analysis activities to optimize turbine performance.

Skills

Management

Team coaching

Health & Safety

Budget management

Project management

Client relations

Job description

Location(s)

Degelis, Quebec, CA, G5T 0C1

Work experience Management

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Field Operations

Salaire

$115,000-130,000 CAD

Wind Site Operations Manager - Degelis (3 hours from Quebec)

As a Wind Site Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the operations of a service site, ensuring optimized performance, safety, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will lead a team to promote the organization's core values and ensure optimal performance in their respective functions. Your key responsibilities will include leadership in health and safety, operational efficiency, financial performance, and client account management. You will also be responsible for resolving technical issues, managing budgets, and maintaining optimal wind turbine performance.

Responsibilities

• Foster a health- and safety-focused environment on-site, encouraging continuous improvement in safety performance
• Develop and engage your team to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of wind farms
• Build strong partnerships with clients to ensure contractual commitments are met
• Manage costs rigorously to meet service contract budget targets
• Plan preventive maintenance and failure analysis activities to optimize turbine performance

Skills

• Strong management skills, including financial management and organizational performance assessment
• Experience in coaching and team engagement
• Knowledge of health and safety programs, practices, and procedures
• Highly motivated, with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to solve problems and continuously improve processes
• Experience in budget and project management
• Ability to negotiate and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of management experience in a related service sector
• Availability to work on-site and travel (to various wind farms/turbines) as needed
• Technical training is an asset (knowledge of hydraulic systems or heavy rotating equipment)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Valid driver’s license and passport

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Hearing ability to use telephones, close range radios or related device.
• Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, as well as hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters and at times supervise work in confined space environments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to, but not more than 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical Qualification, Fall Arrest & High Angle Rescue & Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises.
• Due to design parameters of fall protection equipment, the combined weight of prospective employee, required PPE and gear shall not exceed 300 lbs. Required PPE and gear may weigh up to 40 lbs.
• Company car included!

We’re proud to offer:

• Supplemental Health Benefits for you and your family.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for career progression and pay-for-certification growth.
• RRSP with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• An established safety culture and inclusive, collaborative workplace.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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 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.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.