Wind Turbine Transportation, Maintenance & Hoisting Engineering Director

ZipRecruiter; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Wind Turbine Transportation, Maintenance & Hoisting Engineering Director who will oversee strategic planning and execution for wind turbine operations. This role involves managing logistics, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance turbine maintenance efficiency and reliability while engaging with various stakeholders.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in wind energy or heavy transport.
• 5+ years of leadership in logistics or maintenance.
• Certification in rigging or logistics management.

Aufgaben

• Manage transportation and logistics for turbine components.
• Lead strategies for hoisting and installation of turbines.
• Develop maintenance strategies to improve turbine lifespan.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Technical Solutions

Team Collaboration

Multi-Cultural Work

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Logistics or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis tools

Lifting simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Wind Turbine Transportation, Maintenance & Hoisting Engineering Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, design, and execution of transportation, lifting, and maintenance operations for onshore and offshore wind turbines. This leadership role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement and maintenance of turbine components, working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to optimize logistics, reliability, and operational efficiency. Also, this role will be the technical interface with the customer for all transportation, maintenance and Hoisting engineering topics. This role will work in conjunction with other MYSE technical support team members and the technical departments of the parent company, to ensure a successful delivery of the solutions in the contracted windfarm projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Transportation & Logistics Management:

• Develop and implement transportation strategies for wind turbine components (nacelles, blades, towers, etc.).
• Oversee logistics planning, route feasibility studies, and risk assessments for component transport.
• Ensure compliance with international and regional regulations for oversized and heavy-load transportation.
• Collaborate with logistics providers and transportation teams to optimize delivery schedules and costs.
• Develop required tools and solutions to facilitate both transportation and preservation of components during storage.

Hoisting & Installation Strategy:

• Define technical requirements and best practices for hoisting wind turbine components.
• Oversee crane selection, lifting plans, and safety procedures for turbine installation.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, load calculations, and environmental considerations.
• Collaborate with construction teams to streamline hoisting operations for onshore and offshore projects.
• Develop tools and solutions to facilitate operations

Maintenance & Reliability Engineering:

• Develop and oversee maintenance strategies to improve turbine availability and lifespan.
• Implement predictive maintenance programs using advanced monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Standardize procedures for corrective maintenance, major component replacements, and repairs.
• Work with field service teams to analyze failure modes and optimize maintenance efficiency.

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management:

• Ensure all transportation, hoisting, and maintenance operations comply with industry standards (IEC, DNV-GL, ISO, etc.).
• Implement safety protocols to minimize risks associated with lifting and handling large turbine components.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for high-risk operations.

Team Leadership & Project Management:

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers specializing in transportation, hoisting, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams, manufacturing, and site teams to improve operational processes.
• Oversee budget management, cost optimization, and resource allocation for department initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive research and adoption of innovative transportation, hoisting, and maintenance technologies.
• Evaluate automation, digital twin technology, and AI-driven predictive maintenance solutions.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and drive improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• 10+ years of experience in wind energy, heavy transport, hoisting, or maintenance engineering related to onshore and/or offshore wind.
• 5+ years of leadership or senior management experience in logistics, maintenance, or construction.
• Expertise in large-scale equipment transportation, crane operations, and wind turbine maintenance.
• Proficiency in structural analysis tools and lifting simulation software.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for road transport, offshore installations, and safety protocols.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with onshore /offshore wind industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital tools for predictive maintenance and logistics optimization.
• Certification in rigging, lifting operations, or logistics management.

Skills:

• Ability to work with no supervision with an international team and to establish good team working relations is essential
• Ability to rearrange and shift priorities in a changing situation
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You need to communicate and present well, feeling sure when talking to and presenting to external stakeholders, such as customers and grid operators
• Good technical skills with a focus on creative solutions and motivation to meet customer needs
• Ability to summarize technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
• Highly structured and well organized
• Good travel disposition (about 15% of time) in support of customer needs and overall business objectives Hybrid work environment with frequent travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and logistics hubs.
• Field presence required during critical transport, installation, and maintenance operations.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environments

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment