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Renewable Concepts

Field Services Supervisor

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 5 years of wind turbine maintenance, service, troubleshooting, or repair experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience working with Siemens Gamesa, Siemens, or Gamesa wind turbine platforms is required.
  • Direct experience with one or more Siemens Gamesa turbine platforms, including SGRE geared and/or Direct Drive technology, is required.
  • Siemens Gamesa platform-specific service and/or troubleshooting training is required.
  • Experience with SGRE diagnostic, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), service, or maintenance systems is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems is required.
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead field crews in safety-sensitive environments is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, service bulletins, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) work instructions is required.
  • A valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements are required.
  • Ability to travel extensively and work at wind farm locations throughout the United States is required.
  • Ability to climb wind turbine towers and work at heights of approximately 300 feet or greater is required.
  • Ability to work inside nacelles, hubs, towers, and other confined or restricted work areas is required.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools and equipment as required by the position is required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures, wind conditions, and weather is required.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall-protection equipment for extended periods is required.
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and modified schedules based on customer and project requirements is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and, when necessary, assist with planned and unplanned maintenance on Siemens Gamesa wind turbine platforms.
  • Support troubleshooting and diagnosis of Siemens Gamesa wind turbine faults involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, control, and communication systems.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, inspections, repairs, and component replacement activities.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable Siemens Gamesa and original equipment manufacturer procedures, technical documentation, customer requirements, and company standards.
  • Coordinate escalation of complex technical issues.
  • Verify proper completion of maintenance procedures and required post-maintenance testing before returning equipment to service.
  • Support major corrective work and component repair or replacement campaigns as required.
  • Maintain a strong field safety culture and ensure compliance with company, customer, original equipment manufacturer, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and site-specific safety requirements.
  • Enforce requirements associated with working at heights, fall protection, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined spaces, lifting and rigging, rescue, and other wind-specific hazards.
  • Stop work when unsafe conditions, behaviors, or deviations from approved procedures are identified.
  • Participate in incident investigations, near-miss reviews, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
  • Verify that technicians possess required training, certifications, qualifications, and task-specific authorization before assigning work.
  • Conduct field observations and quality inspections to ensure work is performed correctly the first time.
  • Identify and communicate equipment conditions that may affect turbine reliability, availability, or safe operation.
  • Review upcoming maintenance schedules and determine manpower, tooling, equipment, materials, and logistical requirements.
  • Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of field crews.
  • Track work progress against schedule and communicate delays, technical issues, material shortages, weather impacts, and other execution risks.
  • Serve as a field-level point of contact with customer site representatives.
  • Provide clear daily updates regarding work completed, turbines returned to service, open issues, safety concerns, and upcoming activities.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with customers, original equipment manufacturer representatives, technicians, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
  • Participate in meetings, planning calls, outage and service reviews, and project closeout activities as required.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of service reports, maintenance records, inspection documentation, timekeeping, parts usage, and other required field documentation.
  • Review technician work packages and service reports for completeness and accuracy.
  • Document turbine faults, repairs performed, parts replaced, testing completed, and outstanding technical issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of crew activities, turbine status, downtime, and work completion.
  • Support project closeout documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical or trade education is preferred.
  • Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training is highly preferred.
  • First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training are highly preferred.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training is highly preferred.
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E or electrical safety training is highly preferred.
  • Lockout/tagout (LOTO) qualification is highly preferred.
  • Green profile is highly preferred.
  • Tower rescue and working-at-heights certification is highly preferred.
  • Rigging and signaling experience is highly preferred.
  • Experience supervising major corrective maintenance or component replacement work is highly preferred.
  • Experience leading traveling maintenance or service crews across multiple wind sites is highly preferred.

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