Technical Advisor - Travel USA (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

HSA

Job summary

Nordex Group is seeking a Technical Advisor to support HSE compliance, quality guidance, and technical supervision for wind turbine installation and handover. You will interface with the customer and subcontractors to ensure adherence to Nordex standards and smooth project execution.

The role requires on-site work at wind farms, strong communication skills, and a solid background in mechanical/electrical fields.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Quality management and quality control processes; Wind Turbine Assembly experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in mechanical, electrical, or construction fields; Wind Farm mechanical construction experience preferred.
• WTG on-site assembly experience required.
• Excellent technical knowledge, communication skills, and ability to build positive relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to meet OSHA and ANSI weight limits of 265 lbs. or less.
• Must be able to spend 100% of the time at wind farms during construction.
• Driving is an essential function; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively ensure HSE compliance throughout WTG installation and finishing.
• Advise customer’s BOP contractor to meet Nordex quality standards for smooth handover.
• Provide general mechanical and electrical support to BOP contractor and Nordex contractors.
• Document and report quality or time deviations using UPVISE.
• Oversee reception, use, and handover of Nordex tooling.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure project standards.
• Assist in managing documentation for handover to customer and BOP contractor.
• Build positive relationships with customer’s BOP contractor to facilitate execution.
• Manage UPVISE Daily Progress Reports with live updates.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wind Turbine Assembly

English communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

UPVISE system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Technical Advisor directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. The Technical Advisor (TA) will play a crucial role in ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance, guiding and advising the customer's Balance of Plant (BOP) contractor to achieve the required quality standards during the Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation and finishing process. The TA will provide specialized technical expertise and guidance on the mechanical and electrical installations of the Nordex wind turbine and components within, ensuring adherence to all instructions and proactively preventing any deviations. The TA will interface with both the customer and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution and handover.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• HSE Compliance: Proactively ensure HSE compliance throughout the WTG installation and finishing process, reporting any deviations.
• Quality Guidance: Advise the customer's BOP contractor to meet Nordex quality standards for a smooth handover to the Commissioning, Customer, and Service Department.
• Technical Support: Provide general support on all mechanical and electrical activities of the customer's BOP contractor and Nordex's contractors.
• Reporting: Document and report any quality or time deviations noticed during the WTG/WF installation, finishing, and commissioning works using the UPVISE system.
• Mechanical Works Oversight: Ensure all mechanical works are executed according to installation instructions and tooling maintenance requirements, advising on any deviations.
• Tooling Management: Oversee the reception, use, and handover of Nordex tooling, ensuring proper use and readiness throughout the project.
• Inspection and Quality Control: Conduct various inspections and quality control checks such as Incoming goods, Quality gate and Customer Walkdown to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications.
• Documentation Support: Assist in managing necessary documentation for handover to the customer and BOP contractor.
• Customer Relationship: Build and maintain a positive relationship with the customer's BOP contractor to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Daily Reporting: Actively manage UPVISE Daily Progress Reports, providing live updates on supervised activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent related work experience accepted.
• Quality management and quality control processes; Wind Turbine Assembly experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in mechanical, electrical, or construction fields; Wind Farm mechanical construction experience preferred.
• WTG on-site assembly experience required.
• This role requires excellent technical knowledge, communication skills, and ability to build positive relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to meet specific OSHA and ANSI weight limits of 265 lbs. or less.
• Ability to spend 100% of the time at the wind farms during the construction process.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is non-exempt at $30.00 - $34.00 USD hourly with up to a 5% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.
Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.
Equal Opportunity:
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEI:
We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex