SCADA Sales Support and Project Management

Be part of the growing and exciting renewable energy industry by joining the Vestas North America Regional SCADA (Plant Engineering) Department which is tasked with the deployment and support of Wind Power Plant SCADA and control systems.

Preferred Location: Portland, Oregon but we will consider other location.

Responsibilities

• Supports, guides, and directs project related activities provides leadership in solving project related issues with the SCADA team
• Maintain master schedule of all projects, plan/coordinate necessary resources, and continually communicate with the other construction team members to complete projects on time and to standard.
• Proactively anticipates potential issues, challenges assumptions, and identifies opportunities to circumvent delays.
• Collaborate with the Sales, TBM and service teams to represent SCADA needs in the contracting phase of the project
• Support organizational continuous quality improvement processes to reduce defects by generating standards for the SCADA team
• Direct interaction with internal and external stakeholders to answer questions, resolve customer relations issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business or combination of academic and relevant work experience in the wind industry preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Project Lead, or other management experience, preferably in a related service, industrial or manufacturing setting.
• English communication skills (verbal, effective listening, written, meeting management, presentation)
• PC computer skills (MS Office) required

Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with work groups across the organization
• Effective leadership skills; demonstrated ability in coaching, mentoring, motivating and supporting project execution through indirect influence
• Converts strategy into action-oriented objectives and communicates the direction with passion
• Effective change and conflict management. Proven decision-making ability with balanced risk taking. Applies expertise to get results leveraging group interaction and areas of specialty
• Safety - Ensures project are executed and implemented following safety practices and protocol and aligned with organizational standards. Ensures compliance and optimal safety results with a team who demonstrate safe behaviors by everyone, every time, everywhere.
• Accountability - Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Communication - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Inclusiveness - Achieves a culture of Execution Standards (safety focus, structure, work discipline) and continuous improvement within the organization to advance capability and performance in all operational areas. Makes recommendations and models improving area work processes

What we Offer

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Global bonus program

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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. 
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