Manager, Technical Safety Training

Vestas; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Portland, Oregon is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee the field training program and manage budget planning for the VAME region. This role collaborates with senior managers and partners to deliver strategic training initiatives and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The position requires leadership of field trainers and administrative staff, development of the training strategy, and ongoing forecasting analysis to meet business targets.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of supervisory/management experience required.
• 1-2 years project management experience preferred.
• 1-2 years Wind Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partner to department Senior Manager.
• Manages field trainers, field instructors and administrative staff.
• Develops and manages field training program.
• Manages FCC Budget and resource plan for VAME field training program; participates in global budget planning and drives regional execution.
• Manages oversight of GWO training delivery, including internal and external resources.
• Manages relationships and collaborates to optimize the utilization of internal and external resources to achieve company training goals.
• Works in concert with HSE and internal and external partners to integrate updates and improvements in safety programs into technician safety training.
• Supports VAME in meeting customer training needs.
• Supports Senior Manager in developing and communicating training strategy and direction regionally; monitors VAME forecasting, analyzes data and builds business cases, maintains staff and facilities as necessary to meet business targets.
• Other tasks as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Wind industry experience

Job description

Overview

Provides reception and office administration assistance for Vestas. Administers general business office tasks. Such activities are clerical in nature and may include mail, word processing, filing, order processing, telephone answering and office supplies. Also performs ad hoc projects for the facility and management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partner to department Senior Manager.
• Manages field trainers, field instructors and administrative staff.
• Develops and manages field training program.
• Manages FCC Budget and resource plan for VAME field training program; participates in global budget planning and drives regional execution.
• Manages oversight of GWO training delivery, including internal and external resources.
• Manages relationships and collaborates to optimize the utilization of internal and external resources to achieve company training goals.
• Works in concert with HSE and internal and external partners to integrate updates and improvements in safety programs into technician safety training.
• Supports VAME in meeting customer training needs.
• Supports Senior Manager in developing and communicating training strategy and direction regionally; monitors VAME forecasting, analyzes data and builds business cases, maintains staff and facilities as necessary to meet business targets.
• Other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of supervisory/management experience required
• 1-2 years project management experience preferred
• 1-2 years Wind Industry experience preferred