Tioga Local Wind Operations Leader

Nordex Group; Seven Corners (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employer Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Nordex Group is seeking a Local Operations Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and financially successful operation of a service area for wind farms. You will manage Service Technicians and Lead Technicians, drive operational excellence, and ensure readiness for new sites and transitions.

The role requires strong leadership, finance acumen, and experience in wind energy, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and customers to meet contractual commitments and improve performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4-year university degree or engineering qualification preferred.
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in wind energy or related industry.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, supervisory, workforce planning, or operational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead local service operations with focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Manage and develop Service Technicians and Lead Technicians through hiring, onboarding, coaching, training and performance management.
• Ensure operational readiness for new wind farm sites and smooth project handovers from construction to operations.
• Drive HSE compliance and mitigate operational risks.
• Manage local financial performance including P&L, budgets, CAPEX, invoices, and KPI management.
• Partner with customers to meet contractual commitments and maintain relationships.
• Monitor site performance and implement improvement plans.
• Coordinate resource planning, workforce capacity, equipment and tooling needs.
• Lead readiness activities for new service contracts and wind farm transitions.
• Support operational planning, scheduling, and prioritization of service activities.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and leadership visits for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Nordex Group is seeking a Local Operations Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and financially successful operation of a service area for wind farms. You will manage Service Technicians and Lead Technicians, drive operational excellence, and ensure readiness for new sites and transitions.

The role requires strong leadership, finance acumen, and experience in wind energy, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and customers to meet contractual commitments and improve performance.