Corrective Services Manager

At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us?

This is a great opportunity to join the growing offshore wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Corrective Services Manager

As aCorrective ServicesManageryou areresponsible for the safe and profitable execution ofwindturbine repairs at Wind Farmswith orwithout existing service contracts with Vestas or its subsidiaries.Youwillhire, develop, train, and manage a designated number of technicians toworksafely and efficientlywhileexecutingthe designated turbine repairs withinyourregional area of responsibility.While executing these repairs,youwill also be expected to identify and deliver process improvement projectsto increase safety and efficiency ofturbine repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible forsafety andtoprofitably plan andcoordinate assigned turbine repair projects.
• Hire, train, develop, and support between 8to12 techniciansresponsible for implementingdesignated repair projects withintheirregional area of responsibility.
• Implement corporate safety standards and ensure team members are properly trained and comply with organizational standards.
• Develop and coordinate project plans for assigned repair projects.
• Communicate project plan and status to internal and external stakeholders.as well as resolve any project issues that may arise with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide support to sales team in proposal development.
• Provide input to development team on requisite improvements to tooling, work instructions, and spare parts.
• Identify and facilitate requisite changes to team functions to improve safety or efficiency.
• Develop and mentor managers at Vestas service contract sites to efficiently deliver turbine repair workthat isout of scopefromtheirservice contract.This repair work isgenerally formajorcorrectiveand infrequently completed repairs.
• Collaborate with Resource Group to coordinate a team of technicians in a multiple-project environment across North America.
• Identify and develop key vendors necessary to implementprojectstrategy.
• Support organizational continuous quality improvement processes to reduce defects in parts, repairs,and service.

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of experience asaproject manager, project lead, or other management experience, preferably in a related service, industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to build and develop a skilled team of technicians.
• General technical background with experience developing repairs, tooling, and procedures
• Technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience developing repairs, tooling and procedures.
• Valid driver's license, passport,and ability to travel as needed to meet business goals (could be up to 25% of the time).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point,andOutlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

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 fully engage 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.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to understand commercial terms and negotiation strategy, balancing business profitability, and customer needs.
• Ability to interact frequently with others in a professionalandcourteous manner.
• Ability to effectively cross-functionally supervise a team.
• Advanced leadership skills; demonstrated ability in coaching, mentoring, motivating and developing employees to create a highly aligned, motivated, and engaged team. Converts strategy into action-oriented objectives and communicates the direction with commitment.
• Effective change and conflict management; demonstrated ability to make sound decisions with balanced risk taking; applies knowledge to get results leveraging group interaction and areas of specialty.
• Highly motivated with demonstrated accountability and ownership; functions effectively in a time-sensitive setting, in environments of frequent shifts and conflicting demands; enjoys managing multiple tasks simultaneously; responds promptly in meeting commitments
• Demonstrated continuous improvement and quality methodology skills; effective issue resolution and structured problem-solving methodology; recommends and drives improvements in existing products / services to better meet customer needs.
• Experienced with customer interaction and business development.

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that support each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• Great401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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.

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