Operations Center Technical Lead

AL7829 GE Vernova Renovables España, S.L.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Technical Lead for the ROC team to oversee daily operations, including remote commissioning, real-time monitoring, and 24/7 services from the office in Barcelona. The role demands rotating shifts to ensure continuous coverage and strong collaboration with site teams.

You will lead responses to field disturbances, coordinate 24/7 ROC activities, and drive process improvements with focus on safety, reliability and compliance in offshore wind projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering or 3+ years wind sector experience.
• On-site technical experience in wind turbine generators and reading electrical schematics.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ROC operations including remote commissioning and real-time monitoring.
• Coordinate 24/7 ROC activities, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with site teams and provide technical support to resolve issues.
• Review performance data, drive continuous improvement, and report findings.

Skills

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics reading

Technical reporting

MS Office

Wind turbine knowledge

On-site field support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

SCADA software

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is one of the world's leading offshore wind energy companies, with a portfolio of offshore wind turbines ranging from 6 MW to 14 MW that offer increased value to customers with proven performance, reliability, efficiency, and availability. In the current process of business growth, facing projects with edge technology Offshore Wind Platform (Haliade X) - the ROC team will play an important role in the successful execution of projects. The ROC will play a key role in the technical aspects of commissioning projects as well as throughout the service phase.

What impact you’ll make

As a Technical Lead you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, including remote commissioning, real-time monitoring, surveillance activities, and reporting. The role also ensures the consistent delivery of 24/7 remote operation services, which must remain fully operational 365 days a year. This position is based on rotating shifts to guarantee continuous coverage and requires working from the office.

What you’ll do

• Detect abnormal system conditions and respond promptly to field disturbances and alarms, ensuring turbines remain in a safe and stable operating state.
• Execute commissioning, remote troubleshooting, diagnostics, and support site teams during PLI closure to ensure effective turbine performance.
• Coordinate 24/7 ROC activities, guaranteeing safe, reliable, and compliant operations throughout the year.
• Escalate issues when remote troubleshooting is not sufficient, providing detailed information for higher-level technical support.
• Collaborate with technical support teams to resolve complex issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain close coordination with site teams and clearly communicate technical information through reports, presentations, and verbal updates.
• Investigate and report performance anomalies at both control and design levels to support operational excellence.
• Seek opportunities for process optimization, digitization, and automation within ROC operations.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned grid outages, ensuring minimal operational disruption and compliance with safety protocols.

What you’ll bring

• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, or 3+ years relevant work experience in the wind sector.
• Proven on-site technical experience in wind turbine generators, including the ability to read electrical schematics and provide technical support to field technicians.
• Proficient in SCADA systems, MS Office, and other relevant digital tools.
• Willingness to travel, mainly for training purposes.
• Skilled in reporting, documentation management, and report management.
• Fluent in English (spoken & written).
• Spanish is a plus.

What will make you stand out

• Minimum 3 years of experience in control room operations, preferably within the wind power sector; offshore wind, commissioning, MarkVIe, and remote operator experience are considered a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and analytical skills, with the ability to respond effectively to both routine and emergency situations.
• Availability to work in a 24/7/365 rotating shift system and be on-call as needed.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and adaptable, with a proactive mindset and commitment to standardized work practices.

Benefits Available to You

• GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works.
• In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs.
• We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people.
• We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

Mission

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com