WTG Installation Manager

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd in Manila is looking for an experienced Mechanical/Construction Engineer to oversee wind turbine installations, crane operations and mechanical-electrical assembly, ensuring safety, quality and delivery on schedule.

You will coordinate contractors, review method statements and risk assessments, conduct site audits, and ensure compliance with OEM specs and HSSE standards while maintaining accurate project records and effective communication with

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years in wind power construction engineering
• Experience with wind turbines, cranes and mechanical systems installation
• Knowledge of turbine erection methods and heavy lifting
• Experience in contractor and QA management
• English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors' installation activities for wind turbine projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, on-time delivery and quality.
• Monitor erection, crane operations, and mechanical-electrical assembly per OEM specs
• Conduct site inspections, tests, and safety walks
• Review documentation, risk assessments, lifting plans, and MSAs from contractors
• Coordinate with turbine OEMs, logistics, and civil contractors for handovers
• Track progress and report deviations to Project Manager

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Contractor management

QA management

Turbine erection knowledge

Education

MSc or BSc in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years of relevant construction engineering experience in wind power projects

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To oversee and manage the contractors' overall installation activities on behalf of the client, ensuring that wind turbine installation, crane assembly and associated works are carried out safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee the contractor's installation works, crane selection, hardstand design finalization, turbine erection, mechanical and electrical assembly of turbine components such as nacelle, hub, blades, yaw/pitch systems, gearbox, bearings etc are installed according to OEM specifications and ensure compliance with contractual and industry standards
• Monitor alignment, torqueing, and tensioning of mechanical connections during erection.
• Conduct inspections and witness tests of mechanical systems during installation and commissioning.
• Support the development and implementation of Contract Management Plans for the relevant contractors
• Support and monitor the interface between different contractors
• Review and report on technical documentation provided by the contractor and any other supporting documents issued by the contractor/supplier
• Review contractor's Method statements, risk assessments, installation plans, lifting plans, emergency response procedures and any other deliverables necessary for the works and provided by the contractor/supplier
• Enforce Client's HSSE policies and verify contractor's compliance with regulations
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety walks.
• Track installation progress against schedule and report deviations to the Project Manager.
• Provide clear communication between contractor, turbine supplier and their subcontractors as well as client's stakeholders.
• Carry out daily site inspections using the relevant inspection templates from the Document Manage System and ensure upload of all inspection and test information to the project portals.
• Identify risks (delays, technical issues, weather impacts) and propose mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of installation activities, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Escalate critical issues to senior project management promptly.
• Accept work progress on the site
• Document mechanical punch lists and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate with turbine OEMs, logistics providers, and civil contractors to ensure smooth handovers.
• Participate in site meetings and ensure client's requirements are consistently communicated.
• Verify As-Built documentation
• Perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• MSc or BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant construction engineering experience from wind power projects
• Proven experience in wind turbines, handling of cranes and mechanical systems installation
• Strong knowledge of turbine erection methods, crane operations, heavy lifting and WTG mechanical components inspections.
• Proven track record in contractor management and QA management experience
• Good command of English (spoken and written)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?