Offshore Shift Leader

Do you develop people and lead teams through meaningful change? Join Poland’s Offshore Wind team in a rare role where innovation, continuous learning, and long-term growth are part of the daily experience.

Region NCE and Global Offshore > Global Offshore > Baltic Power Team 2

Being a major manufacturer, seller, installer and service provider of wind turbines, Vestas has large fleets of offshore turbines. The Vestas service department is a professional service business unit currently servicing Offshore and Onshore wind farms.
In the Service Department, our focus is to provide our clients with high quality and best possible production of their wind power plants. With our long-standing extensive track record and service experience globally, we work to ensure that we manage our clients' plants effectively to get the most out of each turbine while upholding to our commitment to safety standards. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will join the team for the Baltic Power wind farm, consisting of 76 V236 15 MW, in the Baltic see. Baltic Power Project is the first offshore wind farm in Poland.
Based in the onshore office in Leba, Shift Leader is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the windfarm on a rotational basis. You will join an exciting journey with a groundbreaking new turbine platform.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offshore operations — Full responsibility for all turbine and vessel activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution
• Manage and develop personnel — Line management, performance development, and maintaining discipline, conduct, and team culture
• Oversee production and maintenance — Control production KPIs, maintenance plan execution, upgrade campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure safety leadership — Promote a positive safety culture through inspections, audits, safety walks, and toolbox talks
• Coordinate SOV and subcontractors — Manage SOV crew interfaces and oversee subcontractor performance and compliance
• Control downtime and contingencies — Manage windfarm downtime, troubleshoot issues, and execute contingency planning for vessel and turbine operations
• Report operational performance — Deliver weekly and monthly reporting on production, safety, and operational KPIs

Qualifications

• Technical degree from a university
• Good Polish and English skills in reading/writing• 5+ years of professional experience with electrical systems, in wind - onshore/ offshore and with HV
• 2+ years in similar position
• Full driver's license
• IT skills (SAP, MS Office)

Competencies

• Initiative-driven decision maker
• Safety focused with quality in mind
• Professional person who takes responsibility for operations
• A leader who supports colleagues through effective line management
• Ability to be efficient, keep tasks simple and ensure they are delivered
• Comfortable working offshore, coping with the respective opportunities this brings

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for development in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a good development commitment and colleagues that support each other.
 
Additionally, we offer: a permanent contract with 14/14 rotation-scheme, on-the-job training, enhanced by structured, mainly virtual seminars and self-study courses, a lot of room for personal growth and a wide range of training in a fast-growing business unit with a team of skilled and professional colleagues who are all committed to wind energy, attractive salary and a variety of employee benefits.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

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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 185 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 30,000 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. 
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.