Location: Eligible candidates should reside within Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico or California
About the Position: Vestas is in search of a qualified individual with a background in Large Correctives to oversee the development and execution of wind turbine repair projects at various Wind Farms. This role involves ensuring the safe and profitable execution of repairs, whether under existing service contracts with Vestas or independently. The Corrective Services Manager will recruit, train, and oversee a team of technicians, facilitate process improvements, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and safety of turbine repairs.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safe and profitable planning and execution of assigned turbine repair projects.
- Hire, train, develop, and coordinate a team of 8 to 12 technicians responsible for regional repair projects.
- Embrace and enforce corporate safety standards, ensuring team compliance with organizational standards.
- Develop and implement detailed project plans for repair projects.
- Communicate project plans and statuses to internal and external stakeholders, resolving any issues that arise.
- Support the sales team in proposal development.
- Provide input on improvements to tooling, work instructions, and spare parts to the development team.
- Identify and drive changes to improve team functions, safety, and efficiency.
- Mentor managers at Vestas service contract sites for out-of-scope major repairs.
- Collaborate with the Resource Group to coordinate technicians across multiple projects in North America.
- Identify and develop key vendors to support project strategy.
- Support continuous quality improvement processes to reduce defects in parts, repairs, and service.
Essential Functions:
- Establish and coordinate a capable team of technical professionals.
- Valid driver's license, passport, and ability to travel as required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Comprehensive English communication skills (verbal, written, active listening, meeting management, presentation).
- Ability to interact professionally and courteously with others.
- Effective cross-functional team management skills.
Qualifications:
- 3 - 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a service, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
- Solid technical background with experience in developing repairs, tooling, and procedures.
- Proven leadership skills in coaching, mentoring, developing employees, and succeeding in cross-functional environments.
- Ability to manage sub-contractors and navigate commercial terms and negotiation strategies.
- Demonstrated ability in continuous improvement and quality methodologies.
- Comprehensive technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience with customer interaction and business development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- English communication skills (verbal, written, active listening, meeting management, presentation).
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.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Hearing ability to use telephones, close range radios or related device.
- Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, as well as hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters and 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 to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical, Fall Arrest & High Angle Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.
- Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises.
- 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.
We're looking for a highly motivated individual with a documented history of project management. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a greener, more sustainable world. If you have the skills and commitment to develop a team of experts in executing cutting-edge wind turbine repairs, we want to hear from you.
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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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives 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.
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