Senior Wind Turbine Erection Engineer

gu-recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

gu-recruitment is seeking an experienced Wind Turbine Erection Lead to oversee WTG erection activities across remote locations. The role involves supervising unloading, storage, assembly and installation of turbine components, coordinating crane operations and ensuring strict adherence to OEM procedures, quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in industrial construction with wind experience, English proficiency at B2/C1, and readiness for rotational work in international

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–10 years in industrial construction with 8 years in wind turbine erection.
• Proven experience on wind farms above 300 MW.
• English proficiency B2/C1.
• Willingness to work in remote locations and rotational assignments.
• Wind industry certifications and GWO training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for WTG erection activities and supervise associated tasks.
• Coordinate crane operations, lifting studies and heavy lifts for turbine components.
• Ensure compliance with OEM procedures, quality requirements and HSE standards.
• Manage subcontractors and interfaces with civil, electrical and commissioning teams.
• Support mechanical completion, punch-list clearance and handover.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety leadership

Communication

Multinational teams

Contractor management

Planning

Quality control

Mechanical understanding

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GWO training

Job description

Scope of Responsibilities

Act as technical authority for WTG erection activities. Supervise unloading, storage, preservation, assembly and installation of turbine components. Coordinate crane operations and heavy lifts for tower sections, nacelles, hubs and blades. Ensure compliance with OEM procedures, quality requirements and HSE standards. Manage subcontractors and interfaces with civil, electrical and commissioning teams. Support mechanical completion, punch-list clearance and handover.

Preferred OEM Experience

Candidates with hands-on experience in Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE Vernova, Nordex, Enercon, Goldwind or Sany technologies shall be prioritized.

Technical Competencies

• WTG erection methodology
• tower installation
• nacelle installation
• blade mounting
• bolt tensioning
• hydraulic torque equipment
• alignment and leveling
• lifting studies
• heavy crane operations
• turbine preservation
• mechanical inspections
• quality dossiers
• turbine commissioning support
• punch-list management
• defect identification and rectification
• work packaging and construction sequencing

Construction and Project Management

Management of subcontractors, daily progress monitoring, look-ahead planning, resource allocation, productivity tracking, interface management, schedule recovery actions, risk management and reporting to project management teams.

HSE Requirements

Strong leadership in lifting operations, work at height, rescue plans, permit to work systems, lock-out tag-out procedures, risk assessments, toolbox talks and zero-harm safety culture. Candidate must demonstrate a proactive safety leadership record.

Geographic Experience

Experience in international utility-scale wind projects is preferred. Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa wind farm experience will be considered advantageous.

Key Personal Attributes

Leadership, accountability, planning capability, contractor management skills, strong communication, multicultural team experience, commitment to safety, quality and project delivery.

Requirements

9. Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. English proficiency B2/C1. Ability to work in remote locations and rotational assignments. Wind industry certifications and GWO training are highly desirable.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Minimum 8-10 years in industrial construction. Minimum 8 years dedicated to wind turbine erection projects. Proven experience on wind farms above 300 MW. Demonstrated involvement from construction through commissioning and COD. Experience with international EPC contractors and OEM turbine suppliers.