Wind Site Operation Manager

Vestas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Training program

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Management professional to lead wind turbine service at our Austin site. You will cultivate a safety-forward culture, empower teams to operate and maintain turbines, and build partnerships with clients to ensure contractual commitments are met.

The role requires 2-3 years of management experience in a related service field, willingness to travel to turbines, and a technical background in hydraulics or rotating heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in a related service field.
• Willingness to work at the service site and travel as needed.
• Technical background beneficial with knowledge of hydraulic or rotating heavy equipment.
• Solid English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver's license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an environment focused on safety at the site, promoting continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Develop and empower your team to efficiently operate and maintain wind turbine plants.
• Establish robust partnerships with clients to guarantee the fulfillment of contractual commitments.
• Manage costs adequately to meet budgetary targets for service contracts.
• Coordinate planned maintenance and diagnostic efforts to improve turbine performance.
• Proficient in business management, with capabilities in fiscal oversight and assessing organizational effectiveness.
• Experience in coaching and motivating teams.
• Proficiency in safety programs, practices, and procedures.
• Highly motivated and accountable, with a proficiency in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Previous budgeting and project management experience.
• Well-versed in negotiating agreements and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Management

English communication

Safety programs

Education

Technical background in hydraulics/rotating heavy equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an environment focused on safety at the site, promoting continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Develop and empower your team to efficiently operate and maintain wind turbine plants.
• Establish robust partnerships with clients to guarantee the fulfillment of contractual commitments.
• Manage costs adequately to meet budgetary targets for service contracts.
• Coordinate planned maintenance and diagnostic efforts to improve turbine performance
• Proficient in business management, with capabilities in fiscal oversight and assessing organizational effectiveness.
• Experience in coaching and motivating teams.
• Proficiency in safety programs, practices, and procedures.
• Highly motivated and accountable, with a proficiency in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Previous budgeting and project management experience.
• Well-versed in negotiating agreements and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in a related service field.
• Willingness to work at the service site and travel (to various turbines) as needed.
• A technical background is beneficial, with knowledge of hydraulic or rotating heavy equipment.
• Solid English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver's license and passport.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are met by an employee, to effectively perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable team members with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Hearing ability to use telephones, close range radios or related device.
• Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to bend, crouch, or squat as needed, as well as coordination skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters and at times supervise work in confined space environments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to, but not more than 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical, Fall Arrest & High Angle Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.
• Ability to fully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises.
• Due to safety parameters of fall protection equipment, the total weight of required PPE and gear shall weigh 300lbs or less while being worn. Required PPE and gear can weigh up to 40 lbs.

What we offer

We offer an engaging Management position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at a renowned wind turbine producer. We value accountability, precision, and ownership. You will join an international workplace focused on sustainability and safety, where colleagues support one another

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Highly developed Training Program