Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of maintenance of wind turbine generators, 69 Kv Substation, 69 Kv Transmission Line, 69 Kv Switching station and 33 Kv Collector systems, road networks and balance of plant including scheduled preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting. The role ensures that wind turbines and all BOP electrical and civil ( scada, relays, switchgears, batteries, UPC, gensets, fire suppression, fire hydrants, roads, OHL, underground cabling equipmentand facilities operate at peak efficiency and comply with all safety and environmental standards.
BROAD FUNCTIONS:
- Maintenance
- Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting
- Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance
- Reporting & Documentation
- Inventory & Resource Planning
- Compliance & Standards
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintenance
- Supervise the maintenance of the wind turbine generators and all BOP electrical including substation, switching station and transmission line and civil works to ensure optimal availability and performance in accordance to local and international standards.
- Schedule and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities in coordination with OEMs and internal teams.
- Lead the resolution of substation and transmission faults, turbine faults, alarms, and operational issues using SCADA systems and field inspections.
- Review and validate work orders, service reports, and maintenance logs.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of WTG technicians and BOP ( electrical an civil contractors ), including internal and contractor teams.
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Conduct toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and post-job evaluations.
- Ensure all field teams are properly trained and certified for working at height, electrical systems, and rescue operations.
3. Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting
- Provide technical leadership in diagnosing and resolving turbine performance issues.
- Coordinate with OEM technical support teams to address major component failures or design issues.
- Recommend design or operational modifications to improve turbine reliability and availability.
4. Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance
- Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards and safe work practices, particularly related to working at height, electrical isolation, and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
- Conduct safety inspections and incident investigations; prepare reports and corrective actions.
- Maintain safety certification and ensure team compliance with all site-specific safety protocols.
5. Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, fault resolutions, spare parts used, and turbine performance.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for site management on turbine status, downtime, and maintenance activities.
- Support root cause analysis and failure reporting for major turbine, substation, switching sequence and transmission line events.
6. Inventory & Resource Planning
- Monitor and manage spare parts inventory for turbines, including consumables and critical spares.
- Forecast material and manpower needs based on turbine health, seasonal loads, and OEM schedules.
- Assist in procurement and logistics of parts and tools.
7. Compliance & Standards
- Ensure compliance with OEM guidelines, warranty conditions, grid code requirements, and applicable industry standards (e.g. IEC, OSHA, ISO).
- Support audits and inspections by internal/external stakeholders or regulatory bodies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical / mechanical engineering.
- Preferably Licensed Engineer
- OEM training certifications for wind turbine platforms (e.g., Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, GE, Nordex) are highly desirable.
- GWO (Global Wind Organisation) certifications in working at heights, rescue, first aid, and fire awareness are required.
Experience:
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience in wind turbine maintenance , substation and transmission line including at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience with at least one full-cycle wind project (installation, commissioning, O&M) is preferred.
- In-depth understanding of turbine control systems, SCADA, hydraulics, gearboxes, and high-voltage systems.
Key Skills:
- Strong technical knowledge of WTG mechanical and electrical systems.
- Leadership and team supervision.
- Fault analysis, SCADA diagnostics, and root cause investigation.
- Familiarity with turbine data analytics tools.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and reporting skills.