Senior Wind Turbine Controls Lead - Remote Ops

GE Vernova, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a ROC Technical Lead for Remote Operations Center (Wind Energy) based in Barcelona. This role supports safe, efficient offshore wind assets from a remote center, spanning commissioning and service phases.

You’ll work with site teams and engineers to detect, analyze, and resolve technical issues to ensure turbine reliability. You will read schematics, use SCADA and other digital tools, and contribute to improvements while maintaining clear communication under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience in the wind energy sector.
• Hands-on experience with wind turbines or similar electromechanical systems in operational environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and apply them in troubleshooting and field support situations.
• Experience with SCADA systems and other digital monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear technical communication, calm structured approach under pressure, and a collaborative, proactive mindset.
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time, if required.
• Fluent English (spoken and written), willingness to relocate to Barcelona and EU work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor turbine performance and respond to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Support commissioning and service activities through remote diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Assist field teams in resolving technical issues and restoring performance.
• Escalate complex issues with clear and structured technical information.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve problems.
• Analyse operational data to identify faults, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Support reporting and communication of technical findings.
• Contribute to process improvement and operational optimisation.
• Support grid outages when required, prioritising safety and compliance.

Skills

Wind turbine operation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a ROC Technical Lead for Remote Operations Center (Wind Energy) based in Barcelona. This role supports safe, efficient offshore wind assets from a remote center, spanning commissioning and service phases.

You’ll work with site teams and engineers to detect, analyze, and resolve technical issues to ensure turbine reliability. You will read schematics, use SCADA and other digital tools, and contribute to improvements while maintaining clear communication under pressure.