Construction Operations Manager (f/m/x)

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa: Working with us.

How to contribute to our vision

Support the business to construct offshore wind farm projects to schedule whilst:

• Embracing SGRE company values along with world class environment, health, and safety (EHS) standards and ethics
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Managing working relationships across geographical and cultural boundaries
• Management of overseas deployment delegation process
• Maintaining a high utilisation level of the technician team by proactive and effective communication with the resource planning teams
• Accurate inputting of data for technician deployment in project planning tools
• Punctual delivery of inducted and trained technicians equipped with all necessary documentation, certification, training and PPE in line with project deployment dates
• Devising and implementing new ways of working that drive efficiency and performance
• Working with other departments (e.g., LEAN) to ensure that all site activities are mapped out including timelines to then document this and provide information to other departments to ensure manning standards are up to date and correct

Support the offshore construction technicians by:

• Ensuring all technicians have a clear development plan to progress within SGRE whilst supporting project requirements
• Management of 360-degree technician feedback process from the projects
• Management of leave applications ensuring consistency of approach along with accurate recording in project plans, thereby always maintaining anticipated resource availability
• Taking responsibility for developing and implementing processes including working policies, technicians travel arrangement and management of technician wellbeing
• Performing full HR duties from salary adjustment to disciplining of employees and the leavers process for technicians departing the team
• Reviewing and approving of operational expenses and timesheets for technicians

Other tasks include by are not limited to:

• Recruitment of new technicians, apprentices, and operations managers. This is a start to finish process from screening CVs, to holding interviews and assessment days, and performing onboarding sessions
• Assisting other departments with grievances that are raised
• Sustaining and developing relationships with technician unions
• Ensuring all PPE and workwear is up to date with the correct safety standards before being issued to the technicians ordering website
• Pursuing cost saving initiatives including reducing travel costs and research into market awareness

What You Need To Make a Difference

A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for…

• This role requires proven experience within operations management preferably in a large and complex environment
• Experience in managing large teams remotely whilst building working relationships and managing mental health and welfare of employees
• A background in a technical or engineering related discipline with supporting qualifications would be a distinct advantage
• You will be adept at building and managing customer relationships along with being commercially astute
• The ideal candidate will understand how to interpret financial performance within their own area and the impact their decisions could have on operational metrics
• You will be an instinctive problem solver that positively leads by example
• You have at least an upper intermediate level in the English language

In return of your commitment, we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation
• Flexible working hours as well as home-office
• Employer-funded pension
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable)
• Local benefits such as subsided lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts and much more

Empowering our people

https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees

How do you imagine the future?

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.

Severely disabled applicants are encouraged to reach out to us. We have inclusive recruiting processes specifically for severely disabled persons in Germany and we do our utmost to tailor working spaces to suit your individual needs. In cases of severe disability, applicants who are equally qualified will be given preferential consideration.

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our  family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.