Senior CPX Technical Supervisor

The Senior CPX Technical Supervisor is a Team Leader that manages a group of Supervisors responsible for the Installation and Commissioning for a group of projects at the Site Execution level.  This role is the highest level Technician in CPX.  This role reports directly to the Lead Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and support for Site Supervisors during turbine installation, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities throughout project execution.
• Communicate project status, schedules, technical specifications, quality concerns, and operational risks through meetings, emails, phone calls, text messaging, and formal Requests for Information (RFI).
• Maintain working knowledge of Turbine Supply Agreements (TSA), project contracts, and commercial obligations.
• Support Contract Specialists, Project Managers, and Project Controls personnel by identifying technical or schedule-related commercial risks.
• Develop and adjust manpower plans based on changing project schedules, weather conditions, staffing challenges, and construction priorities.
• Coordinate technician staffing requirements with Resource Managers and regional leadership.
• Provide feedback regarding Site Supervisor performance, training needs, qualifications, and developmental opportunities.
• Evaluate worksite conditions and stop work activities when safety, quality, or procedural compliance concerns are identified.
• Read, interpret, and implement Quality, Safety & Environment Notification(QSEN) requirements, Technical Notices, CIM communications, and project-specific directives.

 Essential Functions:

• Champion Vestas’ safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting up to the Lead Manager on Team status, progress, and overall health.
• Working in close conjunction with Senior Construction Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Executive Management to ensure CPX initiatives are being implemented and on track.
• Develop Strategies to lower costs, increase efficiency, and streamline processes.

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum four (4) years technical wind industry experience, OR six (6) months technical wind industry experience and a certificate of completion from a Wind Technician program, AND in absence of technical wind industry experience, minimum three (3) years’ experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical skills and/or composite skills
• Proven Leadership abilities with a strong Technical, Safety and Quality focus.
• Demonstrated use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools (e.g. fluke meter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge). 
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices / protocols (e.g. Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out).
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Strong attention to detail and execution excellence.
• Good interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision and support initiatives.
• Proficient computer operation skills, familiarity with internet based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data. (SAP, Procore, Salesforce, CAD)
• High Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated. Ability to transfer this knowledge to on site teams performing works in WTGs.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with Vestas WTG’s and hold a Vestas Technician Level 3 designation or equivalent

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms:

Occasionally = 1-33% of time or 1-100 repetitions/day

Frequently = 34-66% of time or up to 500 repetitions /day

Constantly = 67-100% of time or more than 500 repetitions/day)

Employees must meet and comply with requirements and limitations of relevant PPE and safety equipment as well as demonstrate the following:

• Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, in order to access work area.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend.
• Ability to constantly grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and turbine parts.
• Comfort constantly working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent.
• Ability to hear and see, including the ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors, sufficient to perform job functions and use close range radios.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.
• Ability to work in a respirator, including passing a respirator medical evaluation and fit test (required to be clean shaven) as some assignments may require respirator use. 

It is an essential function of your Technician position that you climb and work in the turbines. Therefore, in order to perform your position safely, your total weight, while wearing all required PPE and gear, must be at or less than the 300.0 lbs. weight limit.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed “in the field” at the wind turbine site including within the turbine itself, and indoors/outdoors. Typical job site conditions range from high temps, extreme cold, wet conditions, muddy conditions, dry conditions, unlevel ground conditions. 

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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