Senior Maintenance Manager

At Vestas we are powered by the mission 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 wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.   

Senior Maintenance Manager  

Our maintenance department consists approximately 60 employees and supports a 24/7 manufacturing facility. This Senior Manager is responsible for managing the Maintenance department, overseeing all maintenance strategies, processes, and priorities to ensure optimal facility and equipment performance 

Responsibilities :

• Oversee all maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and effective coordination across departments.   

• Manage and develop maintenance personnel, including Team Leaders and Planners, through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management 

• Partner with Technical Services and other functions on CAPEX projects, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives, including capital budgeting and forecasting.   

• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs (TPM) and ensure effective use of EAM systems for planning, work orders, reporting, and performance metrics (including OEE).   

• Manage service contracts, OEM relationships, and supplier agreements to optimize cost, uptime, and asset performance while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.   

• Oversee maintenance inventory, tooling, and spare parts management, including consignment and leasing programs.   

• Support facility safety systems (fire suppression, alarms, ERT coordination) and contribute to long term equipment and maintenance strategy.  

Requirements:   

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.   

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, including TPM, predictive maintenance, and KPI/financial management.   

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and Microsoft Project; ability to interpret schematics, 3D CAD drawings, and technical documents.   

• Professional, able to manage own tasks, and effective in high-pressure environments 

• Primary language requirement: English   

• Spanish as a second language is preferred   

Competencies:   

• Demonstrated leadership in complex, 24/7 operations with responsibility for multi-shift teams and equipment uptime 

• Solid problem solving, communication, negotiation, and project management skills, including experience with capital budgeting and change implementation 

• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies for equipment reliability and performance optimization.   

• Organizational skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions in a structured environment 

Physical Demands:   

• Read and follow work instructions in English and complete required documentation.   

• Use hand and power tools; respond promptly to alarms and verbal directions.   

• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, face shield, respirator, bump cap) for extended periods.   

• Work safely with chemicals and materials per OSHA guidelines.   

• Stand, walk, climb stairs, and perform tasks requiring reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.   

• Lift, push, or pull up to 45 lbs individually and up to 70 lbs as part of a team.   

• Maintain adequate vision for close and distant tasks.  

  Salary  Range $115,000 - $135,000 

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 who 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   

• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)   

• Tuition assistance