Wind Site Operations Manager- Otter Creek, IL

Vestas; Ransom (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Training program

Job summary

Vestas Otter Creek site in Illinois seeks a Wind Site Operations Manager to lead day-to-day service site activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction. You will mentor a team, manage budgets, and drive turbine performance through proactive maintenance and strong operational oversight.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, cost control, and coordinating maintenance across turbines, with emphasis on customer contracts and effective team execution in a fast-paced wind

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.

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 proficiency in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Previous budgeting and project management experience.
• Well-versed in negotiating agreements and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Management experience

English communication

Willingness to travel

Team leadership

Tools

Hydraulic equipment knowledge

Rotating heavy equipment knowledge

Job description

Wind Site Operations Manager- Otter Creek, IL

Posted 09 September 2026

Requisition ID 78779

Location(s)

Ransom, IL, US, 61726

Work experience Management

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Field Operations

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Job Overview

As a Site Manager, you will oversee the operations of a service site, ensuringoptimalperformance, safety, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will mentor a team to uphold the organization's central beliefs and toperformtheir respective functions. Your key responsibilities will include safety leadership, operational efficiency, financial performance, and customer account management.You'llbe responsible fortechnical problem-solving, budget management, and ensuringoptimalturbine performance.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an environment focused on safety at the site, promoting continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Develop and empower your team to efficientlyoperateand 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.
• Proficiencyin safety programs, practices, and procedures.
• Highly motivated and accountable, witha proficiencyin problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Previousbudgeting 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. Reasonableaccommodationsmay 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 rangeradiosor relateddevice.
• Visual acuityincludingdepth perception, field ofvisionand 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 to100 metersand 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 toobservetraining and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical, Fall Arrest & High Angle Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.
• Ability to fullyparticipatein all training courses, includingcontrolleddecent practical exercises.
• Due to safety parameters of fall protection equipment, the total weight of required PPE and gear shall weigh 300lbsor 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
• Tuitionassistance
• Highly developed Training Program

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.