MCE Team Lead: Wind Turbine Component Exchange

Darwin Recruitment; Oulu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas Wind Turbines seeks an experienced MCE Team Leader to oversee major component exchanges on onshore wind turbines in Finland. You will lead teams performing main bearing campaigns, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to Vestas procedures and project requirements.

On site you will act as the primary contact for technicians, supervisors, site management, and client representatives, providing technical guidance, coordinating crane operations, reviewing documentation, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Major Component Exchange (MCE) teams on Vestas wind turbines.
• Extensive hands-on experience performing main bearing exchanges.
• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Lead Technician, Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
• Valid GWO Basic Safety Training (BST).
• Valid Vestas C-Level or D-Level certification.
• Valid LOTO Level 2 certification.
• Strong understanding of Vestas OEM procedures and major corrective maintenance activities.
• Experience coordinating complex lifting and heavy component replacement operations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Fluent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise MCE technicians during major component replacement activities on Vestas wind turbines.
• Coordinate and oversee main bearing exchange operations.
• Ensure all work complies with Vestas procedures, quality standards, and site requirements.
• Plan daily activities, allocate resources, and manage workforce productivity.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, risk assessments, and safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate crane operations and interface with subcontractors and site personnel.
• Monitor progress and report to Site Management and Client Representatives.
• Review and complete technical documentation and handover records.
• Support troubleshooting during component exchanges.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to HSE policies.
• Mentor technicians to maintain safety and workmanship standards.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures to minimise downtime.

Skills

Team Leadership

Vestas Experience

Main Bearing Exchange

GWO BST

LOTO Level 2

Safety Leadership

English Fluent

Job description

Vestas Wind Turbines seeks an experienced MCE Team Leader to oversee major component exchanges on onshore wind turbines in Finland. You will lead teams performing main bearing campaigns, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to Vestas procedures and project requirements.

On site you will act as the primary contact for technicians, supervisors, site management, and client representatives, providing technical guidance, coordinating crane operations, reviewing documentation, and mentoring