Operations Manager Wind Energy (m/f/d) Portugal Hub

Buss Energy Group; Porto; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Card

Health insurance

Job summary

Buss Energy Group in Portugal seeks an Operations Manager Wind Energy to take overall operational responsibility for the rotor blade service in Portugal and to support the Managing Director in day-to-day operations.

You will lead the rotor blade service department, provide functional leadership to service teams, and ensure high‑quality execution of rotor blade repairs with a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity across field teams.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in rotor blade repair on wind turbines.
• Experience leading employees and service teams.
• Fluent in English; willingness to work cross-border with international teams.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including to Australia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rotor blade service in Portugal and support the Managing Director in daily operations.
• Lead the rotor blade service department and provide functional leadership to service teams.
• Provide mobile support to service technicians and ensure quality assurance at wind farms.
• Ensure high-quality rotor blade repairs and uphold safety, productivity and quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate personnel, equipment and other operational resources; ensure timely repair reports.
• Identify training needs in coordination with QHSE and the Managing Director.
• Monitor and report operational KPIs and quality assessments.
• Collaborate with the German headquarters to develop the blade business and processes for growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Quality assurance

Travel willingness

Job description

Operations Manager Wind Energy (m/f/d) Portugal Hub

• You take overall operational responsibility for the rotor blade service business in Portugal and support the Managing Director in steering day-to-day operations.
• You lead the rotor blade service department and provide functional leadership to assigned employees and service teams.
• You provide mobile support to service technicians, with a focus on quality assurance at wind farm sites.
• You ensure high-quality execution of all rotor blade repairs and maintain high standards of quality, productivity and occupational safety across the field teams.
• You plan and coordinate personnel, equipment and other operational resources, and ensure repair reports are accurate and completed on time.
• You identify training needs in close coordination with QHSE and the Managing Director.
• You monitor and report relevant operational KPIs and quality assessments.
• You work closely with the German headquarters, advise management on operational matters, and help develop the blade business, additional service areas and efficient processes for sustainable growth.
• You have several years of professional experience in rotor blade repair on wind turbines and a sound understanding of operational service in the wind energy industry.
• You have experience leading employees and service teams, strong technical expertise and a clear commitment to quality.
• You are experienced in planning and coordinating operational resources.
• You think entrepreneurially and bring a hands-on approach, initiative, resilience and assertiveness.
• You are fluent in English and confident in professional and negotiation settings.
• The role involves regular travel to wind farm sites including Australia
• Experience with GKT, wind turbine installation, building or developing operational service organisations, or international wind energy projects would be an advantage.
• A key operational leadership role with the opportunity to shape and further develop our Portugal hub and rotor blade service business.
• Direct reporting to the Managing Director Portugal and close collaboration with the German headquarters.
• Long-term development prospects within the Buss Energy Group.
• Meal Card + Health insurance
• Start date by agreement, ideally at short notice.