Head of Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineering

Seeds Renewables; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

PTO 15 days + holidays

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Chicago seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead North American Wind Turbine Engineering Support and Major Corrective teams. The role focuses on reliability, performance, and long-term maintenance strategies for a growing asset portfolio.

You will forecast failures, manage major component replacements, and drive maintenance programs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree and/or P.E. license preferred.
• 5–10 years of operations and maintenance experience in energy facilities; renewable energy experience preferred.
• Strong safety and operational excellence mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Engineering function and the Major Corrective Team for major component replacements.
• Forecast failures using monitoring systems to ensure availability of parts and minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement annual maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements at facilities.
• Oversee training, hazard analyses, and safety compliance for personnel and contractors.
• Develop and manage the M Maintenance Engineering budget and prepare KPI reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

P.E. license preferred

Tools

Maximo

Job description

ACCIONA Energía in Chicago seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead North American Wind Turbine Engineering Support and Major Corrective teams. The role focuses on reliability, performance, and long-term maintenance strategies for a growing asset portfolio.

You will forecast failures, manage major component replacements, and drive maintenance programs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally is expected.