Do you want to be at the core of making the world more sustainable? Do you have a deep understanding of the entire lifecycle of wind turbine blades, bringing a focus on stakeholder management and technical expertise? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company on the forefront of innovating renewable energy technologies.
Service > Global Service Operations > TOE - Blades Engineering
Turbine Operations Engineering is part of the Operations Engineering department within Global Service. We are responsible for supporting the regional Operations and Engineering teams within the services, ensuring that they have the right solutions available to optimize the performance of the turbines. Our team members are respected as experts within our fields, bridging the gap between technical and operational aspects of the service business. We prioritize stakeholder management and satisfaction, engaging with colleagues worldwide along the entire Vestas value chain. We are now seeking our new Blade specialist to contribute to our team.
Responsibilities
The main scope of responsibility for the role can be described as:
- Act as the main Global Operations Engineering point of contact for blade-related service issues
- Be part of the blades service functional community, connecting the different regional operations and engineering teams with global functions, ensuring knowledge sharing in virtual and physical forums
- Identify key performance drivers within relevant functional areas and ensure there is an agreed action plan to deal with the issue
- Act as technical and operational reviewer of solutions and deliverables during RCA, development and implementation when addressing quality issues with service impact
- Ensure service requirements are captured during new product development and key deliverables are ready for introduction to service operations
- Identify areas for operational improvement of WTG servicing and work with relevant stakeholders to develop into executable tasks
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we believe that you bring the following experience:
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in an Engineering function such as aeronautical, mechanical, materials science or related field
- Substantial experience in an engineering-related wind turbine blades service role
- A deep understanding of the entire lifecycle of wind turbine blades - design, testing, certification, manufacturing, service, and decommissioning
- Training or experience in project or program management
- Excellent proficiency in English
- Advanced knowledge in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In addition, data analytics skills (preferably PowerBI, SQL) is a merit
- Six Sigma or similar training is a merit
Competencies
To thrive in this role, we believe that you are/have:
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Efficient communicator at all levels of the organization across a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to skillfully navigate interactions with stakeholders from a broad spectrum of backgrounds
- Strategic thinking with the ability to implement change across a broad spectrum of the organization
- Open to working in a remote team with colleagues of different cultures and backgrounds
- A detailed, structured, and responsible approach
What we offer
We offer you an exciting and inspiring job with great opportunities for professional and personal development within the global leader of wind energy. In this position, you will be at the heart of Vestas' service business, with a tangible impact on the organisation's performance. Despite having the largest presence in the industry, Vestas is flexible and agile, allowing you to act creatively in a truly global environment within a highly diverse, skilled, and knowledgeable team.
Additional information
The primary work location is Aarhus, Denmark but could also be in Denmark, Lem/ The UK, Isle of Wight/ Portugal, Porto/ Germany, Hamburg/ Spain, Madrid/ India, Chennai. The role requires approximately 40 days of travel per year.
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. If the above match your skills and qualifications, please apply as soon as possible, but no later than December 19, 2024. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
For additional information about the position, please contact Recruiter Linnéa Holm: linho@vestas.com.
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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 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 173 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 29,000 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.
