New Site Support Supervisor

Vestas; Arnhem; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas seeks an experienced Supervisor with strong technical and operational expertise to scale global Offshore Service operations. You will lead and mentor Site Supervisors and Technicians, ensuring readiness of new offshore sites and efficient turbine recoveries.

You will coordinate resources via SAP, manage training programs, and drive continuous improvement across regions. Regular international travel is expected, and the role supports a OneVestas approach in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or engineering degree with industry experience in offshore wind operations.
• Proven leadership and people management skills across international teams.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support service readiness activities up to 12 months before site handover, ensuring processes, documentation, tooling, spare parts, and training are in place.
• Coach and mentor Site Supervisors, Deputy Supervisors, and Technicians to drive safe, efficient, and high‑performing site operations.
• Provide planning and execution support for major turbine recoveries, complex repairs, service campaigns, statutory inspections, upgrades, and service work order management.
• Coordinate operational resources through SAP, including personnel, tools, materials, and vessel planning under weather constraints.
• Deliver onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer programmes for new supervisors and site teams, including safety rules and contractual obligations.
• Act as a key operational support partner to Service Managers, driving lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership & people management

English fluency

offshore wind operations

Stakeholder management

Problem solving / continuous改善

Education

Technical qualification or engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Supervisor with strong technical and operational expertise? Are you a passionate people leader who lives Vestas' values and strives for excellence in everything you do? Are you ready to take the next step and play a key role in scaling Vestas' global operations? Then Vestas has an opportunity for you.

Region NCE and Global Offshore > Global Offshore > New Site Support

The New Site Support function is responsible for several critical areas across our global Offshore Service operations, including:

Providing early operational, on-site support to new Offshore Service sites worldwide, with a strong focus on ensuring the readiness of Site Supervisors and Technicians

Supporting the Installed Fleet, in collaboration with Technical Operations, particularly in cases involving long-term down wind turbine generators (WTGs), complex faults, and operational recovery efforts

Delivering on-site operational mentorship and upskilling in required focus areas across Offshore Service sites.

Responsibilities

• Support service readiness activities up to 12 months before site handover, ensuring processes, documentation, tooling, spare parts, and training are in place for successful operations
• Coach and mentor Site Supervisors, Deputy Supervisors, and Technicians to drive safe, efficient, and high-performing site operationsPromote operational excellence and the OneVestas philosophy by embedding standardised ways of working across all sites and regions
• Provide planning and execution support for major turbine recoveries, complex repairs, service campaigns, statutory inspections, upgrades, and service work order management
• Coordinate operational resources through SAP, including personnel, tools, materials, and vessel planning, while considering weather and site-specific requirements
• Deliver onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer programmes for new supervisors and site teams, including safety rules and contractual obligations
• Act as a key operational support partner to Service Managers, driving lessons learned, workload prioritisation, daily operational routines, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Technical qualification, degree, or equivalent industry experience, combined with proven expertise in offshore wind farm operations
• Strong knowledge of V236, V164/V174, or Eventus turbine platforms, with the ability to provide technical guidance and operational support
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within an international wind energy, offshore, or service organisation
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
• Strong commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively across global teams
• Eligible and able to obtain work visas globally, with regular international travel expected across regions including the EU, USA, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment
• Takes ownership of challenges through to resolution, driving solutions and ensuring successful implementation of improvements and corrective actions
• Excellent communication skills, combined with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking to support operational and business objectives
• Proven experience in change management and conflict resolution, with the ability to navigate complex situations effectively
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a customer-focused, proactive approach to understanding and meeting business and client needs
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, capable of prioritising effectively while thriving in a fast-paced, innovative, and evolving environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SAP, with experience supporting spare parts, materials management, and operational planning, supported by a full driving licence

What We Offer

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. We offer an exciting work environment with great opportunities for professional and personal growth with one of the most sustainable companies in the world.

Vestas offers flexibility and agility, giving you the freedom to work creatively in an international environment with highly diverse teams. We give you extensive on the job and multi-functional training. We will provide you with the platform to ensure you are growing in the role regardless of your previous experience.

Additional Information

Your work location will be in anywhere in NCE. You will be required to travel upto 180 days globally for this position.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

All inquiries are treated confidentially.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.