Wind Farm Operations Manager

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Job Overview:

As a Site Manager in Pomeroy, IA, you will oversee the operations of a service site, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will mentor a team to uphold the organization's central beliefs and to perform in their respective functions. Your key responsibilities will include safety leadership, operational efficiency, financial performance, and customer account management. You'll be responsible for technical problem-solving, budget management, and ensuring optimal turbine performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Cultivate an environment focused on safety at the site, promoting continuous improvement in safety performance.
2. Develop and empower your team to efficiently operate and maintain wind turbine plants.
3. Establish robust partnerships with clients to guarantee the fulfillment of contractual commitments.
4. Manage costs adequately to meet budgetary targets for service contracts.
5. Coordinate scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting efforts to optimize turbine performance.

Competencies:

1. Proficient in business management, with capabilities in fiscal oversight and assessing organizational effectiveness.
2. Experience in coaching and motivating teams.
3. Proficiency in safety programs, practices, and procedures.
4. Highly motivated and accountable, with a proficiency in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
5. Previous budgeting and project management experience.
6. Well-versed in negotiating agreements and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

1. 2-3 years of management experience in a related service field.
2. Willingness to work at the service site and travel (to various turbines) as needed.
3. A technical background is beneficial, with knowledge of hydraulic or rotating heavy equipment.
4. Solid English communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. 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.

1. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
2. Hearing ability to use telephones, close range radios, or related devices.
3. Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision, and the ability to distinguish between colors.
4. Ability to bend, crouch, or squat as needed, as well as coordination skills and manual dexterity.
5. Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters and at times supervise work in confined space environments.
6. Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to, but not more than 50 lbs. in weight.
7. Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical, Fall Arrest & High Angle Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.
8. Ability to fully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises.
9. Due to safety parameters of fall protection equipment, the total weight of required PPE and gear shall weigh 300 lbs. 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 taking responsibility, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment focused on sustainability and safety, and you will work among colleagues who take care of each other.

1. Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision.
2. Generous Paid Time Off policies.
3. 401(k) plan.
4. Tuition assistance.
5. Highly developed Training Program.
6. Global bonus program.

Join Our Team:

Apply today for the Site Manager role at Vestas if you are prepared to contribute positively to the renewable energy industry and oversee a team aimed at sustainable practices. Engage with our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and take part in building a more eco-friendly future that benefits all.