Lead Technical Supervisor

Vestas; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus CAD 3,300

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Team Leader for Field Operations in Calgary. The role drives pre-installation activities, ensuring quality and safety as we prepare wind turbine components for installation across the Americas.

You will mentor technicians, manage site reports, and coordinate with safety and operations teams to meet milestones. The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years in wind turbine installation or service, familiarity with Vestas turbine systems, and a willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of wind turbine installation or service experience.
• Strong knowledge of Vestas turbine systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety practices and protocol at the site level.
• Ensure site safety for employees, customers, subcontractors and the public.

Skills

Wind turbine installation

Vestas turbine systems

Leadership

Job description

Team Leader|Full-Time|Field Operations

We are offering a $3,300 CAD Sign On Bonus*

Storage & Preservation is responsible for leading the pre-installation phase for wind turbine generator (WTG) components across the Americas (AME). This role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality delivery to installation teams and customers, while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety practices and protocol at the site level in alignment with organizational standards.


• Ensure safety procedures are followed, and the work site is safe for all employees, customers, subcontractors and the public.


• Champion the journey to an incident, injury and illness free culture and environment; maintain close partnership with the Health, Safety and Environment department.


• Monitor project schedule, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.


• Manage costs that impact the bottom line; implement initiatives that improve efficiency and effectiveness; responsible for liquidated damages mitigation.


• Ensure site data is updated and processed in a timely manner in the appropriate information systems for reporting and tracking purposes including summary of construction progress.


• Responsible for accurate documentation for billing and providing support for efficient accounts receivable.


• Inspect work during Pre-Installation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications to ensure quality standards are met.


• Represent Vestas core values and promote high standards of performance.


• Coach, mentor and develop internal and external technicians.


• Communicate Vestas' vision in ways that gain the support of others; mentor, motivate and guide others toward goals.


• Adjust planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.


• Accept responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrate commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient and cost-effective manner.


• Responsible for understanding and fulfilling Vestas' contractual responsibilities and deliverables.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in wind turbine installation or service


• Strong knowledge of Vestas turbine systems (required)

Technical & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at heights


• Strong understanding of pre-installation, storage, and preservation processes

Travel Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively


• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport

• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills


• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment


• High level of integrity and accountability


• French Language Skills an asset

What We Offer

• Be part of a global leader in renewable energy


• Work on impactful projects advancing sustainable energy solutions


• Opportunities for leadership growth and career development


• Collaborative, safety-first work culture

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\".

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 200 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 39,000 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.

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\".

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 200 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 39,000 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.

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