Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
15+ years of experience in onshore wind turbine and Balance of Plant design.
Knowledge of NERC reliability standards.
Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
Proven leadership abilities and experience managing technical teams.
Fluency in English and French; additional languages are a plus.
Ability to travel (20% typical) and work in Canada without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Provide technical input to the Project Manager regarding operations.
Manage communications across engineering groups to support project execution.
Lead subject matter experts in addressing RFIs and project issues.
Track and manage technical operations, risks, and opportunities.
Oversee planning and execution of technical operations according to project schedules.
Present status updates to technical and project management leadership.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and continuous improvement between projects.
Benefits
Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
Dependent Life insurance.
Optional Life and Spousal Optional Life insurance.
Weekly Indemnity and Long Term Disability coverage.
Extended Health Care and Dental Care.
RRSP Match up to $5k based on contributions.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The role of Technical Project Manager directly supports the company's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. You will join Nordex USA in Project Engineering where we are building a team to support the technical operations for wind farm projects execution and commissioning in North America. You will have the unique opportunity to be in from the planning phase so you can use your experience to set things up right from the very beginning. As the Technical Project Manager, you will work at all steps of project execution, alongside experts from the Global Nordex organization, project owners, contractors, independent engineers, and other stakeholders.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Provide technical input concerning the operations to the Project Manager.
Manage interfaces and communications across all engineering groups (Mechanical. Electrical, Control) to support project execution.
Provide leadership and direction to subject matter experts at Engineering addressing RFIs or open issues affecting the project(s).
Ensure that vital interfaces, risks, opportunities, and actions within technical operations are tracked, managed and necessary interventions identified and closed out.
Oversee the technical operations are planned and executed according to the project(s) schedule.
Make presentations and status update reports to technical and PM leadership teams.
Ensure knowledge transfer between projects, capturing lessons learned and continuous improvement. Handover to the Services Organization.
WHAT YOU HAVE
Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ electrical engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Project Management program.
15+ years of experience managing a combination of projects associated with the following: onshore wind turbine design (including mechanical, electrical, project interconnection process, design and certification) and Balance of Plant design (mechanical, MV electrical, foundation, SCADA systems and communications).
Knowledge and experience with turbine design.
Knowledge and experience with Balance of Plant design.
Knowledge and familiarity with the NERC reliability standards
Must be comfortable managing and coordinating technical support from different groups at Engineering.
Strong verbal communications skills.
Clear and concise technical report writing and presentation skills.
Experienced with using computers and Microsoft software (Office, etc.)
English & French Proficiency is required. Other languages are a plus (German & Spanish).
Proven leadership abilities.
Ability and willingness to travel (20% typical).
Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to obtain a valid passport
Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.
Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:
Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.
The pay for this role is exempt at $145k - $165k CAD salary with up to a 15% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:
Basic Life and AD&D
Dependent Life
Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
Optional AD&D
Weekly Indemnity
Long Term Disability
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute
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About Nordex Usa, Inc
Nordex USA, Inc is a subsidiary of Nordex SE, a German wind turbine manufacturer. The company was founded in 1985 and has since become a leading supplier of wind turbines in the United States. Nordex USA, Inc provides a wide range of wind turbines for various applications, including onshore and offshore wind farms. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and services to its customers and has a team of experienced professionals to ensure customer satisfaction.
