Wind Turbine Maintenance Supervisor: Field Ops Lead

Avangrid; Minnesota; Remote; USD 114,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & PTO

401(k) match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking an Advanced Maintenance Team Supervisor to lead a skilled field operations team across North America, overseeing turbine maintenance and repair across multiple manufacturers. You will coordinate deployments, mentor technicians, and ensure safety, quality and client satisfaction while traveling up to 80% of the time.

The role requires hands‑on mechanical expertise, experience with wind turbine components, and the ability to manage field operations and documentation.

Qualifications

• Two‑year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience in wind turbine component inspection, repairs and replacement.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience in wind turbine maintenance.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to climb 300+ feet wind towers and to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Must not exceed 280 lbs (per PFPE safety requirements).

Responsibilities

• Strict management and compliance with all company environmental, health and safety programs.
• Operate specialized equipment for wind turbine maintenance activities for crane and crane‑less replacement of major wind turbine components such as gearboxes, generators, blades and pitch bearings.
• Train and instruct technicians on how to correctly operate crane‑less equipment or coordinate crane operations for performance of large correctives.
• Support the development of technical documentation such as service bulletins and work instructions and carry out procedures in the field.
• Support formal training of site technicians on self‑performance of corrective maintenances.
• Plan and execute field operations projects such as gearbox, blade, and generator component service, repairs or replacement.
• Lead field operations support team efforts performing minor corrective works as well as preventive maintenance works.
• Strong ability to lead, train and support the team; demonstrated ability to share knowledge, develop and lead individual team members toward successful performance at every job.
• Participate/lead in the development and revision of major corrective procedures ensuring input from subject matter experts.
• Manage performance of work team through clear communication of expectations, engaging team in work completion and process improvement.
• Coach and develop team personnel.
• Based near a windfarm to provide support when not traveling.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Tower access

Education

Two-year college or technical school certificate

Tools

Crane operations

Rigging knowledge

Job description

Avangrid Power is seeking an Advanced Maintenance Team Supervisor to lead a skilled field operations team across North America, overseeing turbine maintenance and repair across multiple manufacturers. You will coordinate deployments, mentor technicians, and ensure safety, quality and client satisfaction while traveling up to 80% of the time.

The role requires hands‑on mechanical expertise, experience with wind turbine components, and the ability to manage field operations and documentation.