Assistant Lead Engineer - Electrical

Saur Energy International; West Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saur Energy International in the United States (West Virginia) is seeking a Senior Technical Support Engineer to review and approve CIRs across Onshore, Offshore, and platform wind turbine systems. You will lead CIR tool upgrades, improve content quality, and drive digitization of workflows for faster, data-driven decisions.

The role involves cross-functional RCA with regional engineering and CIM teams, managing CIM candidates, and leading task forces to reduce LPF and prevent liquidated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in technical support, troubleshooting, commissioning, or field service for WTG platforms.
• 5+ years' site experience handling critical component diagnostics in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Review & Approval Evaluate, prioritize, and approve Component Inspection Reports (CIR) across Onshore, Offshore, and platform-specific wind turbine systems
• Tool & Process Optimization: Proactively lead technical upgrades for CIR tools—enhancing content quality, UI responsiveness, and overall reporting standards
• Database & Digitization: Build and maintain databases to support workflow digitization, enable data-driven analysis, and minimize operational backlog
• Cross-Functional RCA: Collaborate with regional engineering and CIM teams to execute root cause analysis and identify new failure modes
• CIM Case Management: Create, track, and update CIM candidate based on emerging CIR findings to deliver timely, high-quality solutions to field service teams
• Task Force execution: Constitute and lead dedicated technical task forces focused on reducing Low Performance Factors (LPF), avoiding Liquidated Damages (LD), and optimizing key operational metrics based on CIR findings
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead technical discussions and lead brainstorming sessions with regional teams, VTO specialists, and functional experts to resolve high-priority and critical cases
• Performance Tracking: Host weekly and monthly alignment calls with global stakeholders to report on CIR progress, review action plans, and ensure timely resolution delivery

Skills

Diagnostics

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Jira

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review & Approval Evaluate, prioritize, and approve Component Inspection Reports (CIR) across Onshore, Offshore, and platform-specific wind turbine systems
• Tool & Process Optimization: Proactively lead technical upgrades for CIR tools—enhancing content quality, UI responsiveness, and overall reporting standards
• Database & Digitization: Build and maintain databases to support workflow digitization, enable data-driven analysis, and minimize operational backlog

Technical Solution Delivery & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Cross-Functional RCA: Collaborate with regional engineering and CIM teams to execute root cause analysis and identify new failure modes
• CIM Case Management: Create, track, and update CIM candidate based on emerging CIR findings to deliver timely, high-quality solutions to field service teams
• Task Force execution: Constitute and lead dedicated technical task forces focused on reducing Low Performance Factors (LPF), avoiding Liquidated Damages (LD), and optimizing key operational metrics based on CIR findings

Stakeholder Alignment & Global Collaboration

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead technical discussions and lead brainstorming sessions with regional teams, VTO specialists, and functional experts to resolve high-priority and critical cases
• Performance Tracking: Host weekly and monthly alignment calls with global stakeholders to report on CIR progress, review action plans, and ensure timely resolution delivery

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering
• Core Experience:
• 5+ years in technical support, troubleshooting, commissioning, or field service operations for WTG platforms
• 5+ years of direct site experience handling critical component diagnostics in field environments
• Preferred / Advantageous Qualifications:
• Experience with 3.5MW to 4MW+ turbine fleets
• Multi-OEM / Multi-brand platform exposure (e.g., GE, Siemens Gamesa, Suzlon, Senvion)
• Direct experience with Offshore operations
• Hands-on experience with quality and problem-solving methodologies (8D, Six Sigma)
• Proficiency in data and tool workflows (Power BI, Jira)

Competencies

• Technical & Diagnostic Expertise:
• Deep understanding of WTG diagnostics, fault investigation, work instructions, and technical schematics
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Mindset:
• Strong root cause analysis skills with a growth mindset and "out-of-the-box" approach to finding solutions
• Communication & Stakeholder Management:
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven capability to collaborate seamlessly across multi-cultural, international teams across time zones
• Operational Drive:
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to balance daily operations with high-impact task forces
• Willingness to travel to domestic site locations and abroad as required