Field Operations Manager (M/F) in Arras

Windmanager; Arras; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Annual vacation bonus

Meal vouchers (tickets restaurant)

Mobility allowance up to €100 for bike

Job summary

wpd windmanager in Arras, France, seeks a Field Operations Manager to lead field activities on wind and solar farms. The role requires experience in renewable asset operations and managing a technical team of four technicians.

You will oversee site inspections, drone blade checks, and ensure compliance with HSE and contractual obligations. Master's in engineering and ability to work at height with a valid B license are required, along with fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to work at height; H2V/B2V electrical authorization and valid Category B license.
• Fluent English; professional communication in a multinational team.
• Experience operating wind and/or solar power assets and managing field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Field Operations team across site inspections, drone blade inspections and field activities.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate site visits and technical interventions.
• Ensure services comply with contractual, regulatory and HSE requirements.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding and development of team members.
• Contribute to commercial development by identifying new technical services.
• Monitor wind/solar farms daily for alarms, failures, and safety issues.
• Monitor contracts and KPIs (availability, performance).
• Prepare technical reports for investors, banks and PPA counterparties.

Skills

Wind power operations

Drone blade inspection

Turbine technology knowledge

Asset performance analysis

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you tired of run-of-the-mill jobs and want to make a difference? Want to make your own contribution? And, ideally, make the world a little bit more sustainable every day?

As part of its continued growth, wpd windmanager is strengthening its technical team and is looking for a Field Operations Manager to lead all field activities carried out on wind and solar farms.

The position is based in Arras, France. Significant experience in renewable asset operations and technical team management is highly desirable.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US

Reporting to the Technical Director, you lead the Field Operations team responsible for site inspections, technical interventions and field activities across wind and solar assets operated by wpd windmanager.

• Lead, manage and support the development of the Field Operations team
• Plan and supervise site inspections, drone blade inspections and technical interventions
• Ensure all services are delivered in compliance with contractual, regulatory and HSE requirements
• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding and development of team members
• Contribute to the commercial development of wpd windmanager's field activities by identifying and developing new technical services
• Daily monitoring of wind and solar farms (alarms, failures, underperformance and safety-related issues)
• Monitor technical contracts (TSA, O&M, EPC, etc.) and their associated KPIs (availability, performance ratio, etc.)
• Prepare technical reports for investors, banks and PPA counterparties

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE THESE STRENGTHS TO US

Technical Skills

• Experience in the operation of wind and/or solar power plants
• Expertise in drone blade inspection techniques
• Excellent knowledge of wind turbine technologies (Vestas, Enercon, Nordex and Senvion) and photovoltaic systems
• Ability to analyse asset performance and identify improvement opportunities

Personal Skills

• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team of four technicians
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proactive mindset
• Strong team spirit and collaborative approach

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering (or equivalent) or successful experience in a similar position
• Ability to work at height, H2V/B2V electrical authorization and valid Category B driving licence
• Fluent English

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

In addition to the opportunity to play an active role in the energy transition, you can expect:

• A diverse role with a high level of responsibility within a growing and international team
• A permanent employment contract (CDI)
• Profit-sharing scheme (intéressement)
• Annual vacation bonus
• Additional vacation days, depending on the applicable statutory provisions and individual circumstances
• Meal vouchers (tickets restaurant) subsidized by the company
• Access to the Wiismile platform, offering discounts and benefits for a wide range of cultural, leisure and recreational activities
• A sustainable mobility allowance (prime de mobilité) of up to €100 for employees commuting by bike
• Half a day off on your birthday
• The possibility to work from home up to two days per week after successful completion of the probation period
• Access to the nilo app for your mental wellbeing and personal development
• Gift vouchers (chèques cadeaux) for selected occasions, such as Christmas, which can be used for cultural and leisure activities
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning and skill development
• The opportunity to be part of the international wpd group