5+ years of hands-on wind energy experience with leadership responsibilities.
Mechanical or electrical engineering degree preferred; relevant technical experience valued.
Familiarity with Vestas V100 and V110 turbines is a plus.
Strong communication skills for effective presentations to customers and teams.
Experience in leading equipment failure investigations.
Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and supervise teams efficiently.
Knowledge of OSHA, NERC, and NFPA 70E regulations.
Responsibilities
Operate the site to ensure safety, compliance, and productivity.
Coordinate logistics for turbine repairs and maintenance activities.
Supervise turbine technicians and subcontractors for quality work.
Plan maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime during low-wind periods.
Ensure accurate daily work reports and prepare monthly summaries for stakeholders.
Identify training needs and mentor technicians in safety and maintenance.
Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve turbine faults and performance issues.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid holidays and vacation time
Career growth opportunities in Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuous professional development support
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Operate the site in a manner that promotes high levels of safety, compliance, and productivity.
Carry out management responsibilities using sound judgment, RNWBL policies, plant agreements, applicable laws, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
Coordinate overall site logistics and activities for turbine and field repairs, maintenance, and other required work.
Participate in daily planning for staffing, special projects, and maintenance of the site and its equipment.
Supervise turbine technicians and subcontractors to promote efficient, high-quality work.
Plan turbine and balance of plant maintenance, repairs, outages, and other contractual work to minimize downtime, using low-wind periods when practical to maximize production.
Ensure daily work reports are accurate and submitted on time, and prepare required monthly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Promote efficient and economical use of materials, improve work methods, and eliminate wasteful practices.
Address performance concerns and take appropriate disciplinary action when needed, in coordination with leadership and HR.
Ensure proper use and care of site assets, company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Oversee technician hiring, time-off and timecard approvals, and career development.
Identify training needs and close skill gaps through cross-training, coaching, and mentoring in electrical safety, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Provide technical support to technicians and assist with site project management.
Serve as the primary site communicator for customers, RNWBL leadership, and site teams.
Assist customers with annual budgeting for improvements, repairs, and maintenance campaigns.
Participate in weekly and monthly customer performance calls and provide monthly site summaries to Performance Engineering.
Review CMMS work orders for accuracy and identify out-of-scope work requiring billing documentation.
Track inspections, maintenance schedules, service activities, and parts consumption in the CMMS and other required digital reporting systems.
Partner with leadership to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and address operational gaps.
Lead by example and set clear expectations for safety, quality, and work performance.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve faults on offline turbines to restore them to service.
Identify turbine performance issues and develop corrective action plans, scheduling repairs during planned maintenance when practical.
Ensure equipment uses approved solutions, hardware, and software.
Perform quality checks to verify technician and contractor work meets required standards.
Coordinate major corrective work with contractors as needed.
Promote a strong environmental, health, and safety culture and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
Work with customers to plan and schedule outages.
Follow applicable NERC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, company, and customer requirements.
Respond as needed to outages and repairs critical to plant operation and reliability.
Become familiar with contracts related to plant operations and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
At least five years of hands-on wind energy experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
A mechanical or electrical engineering degree is a plus; related technical experience is also valued.
Experience with Vestas V100 and V110 turbines is preferred.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to customers and employees.
Experience leading investigations into equipment failures.
Ability to lead projects, assign tasks, prioritize activities, supervise others, and coordinate work efficiently.
Ability to interpret customer requirements and provide complete deliverables, including as-built documentation and test results.
Knowledge of applicable OSHA, NERC, and NFPA 70E requirements.
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring skills, with a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
Proficiency with computers, including Windows, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, and diagrams.
Turbine and balance of plant troubleshooting expertise is preferred.
High-voltage switching and inspection experience is preferred.
Inventory control experience is preferred.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work effectively with customers, upper management, peers, technicians, and contractors.
Demonstrated initiative and a practical approach to decision-making.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to manage employees and contractors responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment and property owned or leased by the project.
Additional Requirements
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass required pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
Willingness to work overtime and respond to critical outages as needed.
Willingness to travel for work and training.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Comfort working outdoors in variable weather conditions.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid holidays and vacation time
Career Growth Opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors
