Deputy Site Manager

Are you looking for the opportunity to make a difference with one of the global leaders in the renewable energy industry? Do you enjoy working closely with different stakeholders and have a can-do attitude? Then this is the job for you!

EVP NCE > SBU NCE Service > Upgrades

The After Sales and Upgrades department is responsible for ensuring a high-quality customer experience when completing aftersales projects for our customers, supporting service sites in executing special campaigns and internal project support within department.

The department is part of the Offshore Service organization in the Vestas NCE Region. Here you become part of a committed team of >500 colleagues who daily work on delivering Offshore Services to our trusted customers. This includes everything from strategy work, operational improvement, Health & Safety, technical case handling to delivering the services on the wind turbines offshore.

Responsibilities

As a Deputy Site Manager at Vestas, you will support planning of projects and be responsible for the execution and closure of the projects referring to the Site Manager and/or Project Manager. You will remain onboard during project execution in rotation 14 days on 14 days off. During the planning stage of the project the Deputy Site Manager specifically agrees a work pattern with the Project Manager keeping the relevant Special Projects Coordinator informed.

Other responsibilities include:

• Manage the internal interface between the project and the Service Site
• Manage the external interfaces between the project and the marine logistics in the execution phase
• Ensuring the efficient use of assigned resources
• Report progress status into our internal systems and to the Site Manager and/or Project Manager throughout the project
• Receival of goods, approval of hours and service order planning, maintenance, and closure within SAP
• Deliver toolbox talks, back to work briefings and is overall responsible for Safety and Wellbeing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with offshore wind and preferrable aftersales activities
• Knowledge of the Stage Gate model
• Deep knowledge of WTSR (wind turbine safety rules)
• Knowledge of the Vestas WTG portfolio
• Good knowledge of MS office and SAP
• Driver’s license, category B

Competencies

• Electrically or mechanically minded
• Strong HSEQ mindset, promoting safety and quality culture
• Proactive and good problem-solving skills, is responsible and result oriented
• Takes initiative and enjoys working independently while having good teamwork skills, is inclusive and has the skills to motivate others
• Organised and handles pressure well
• Good communications skills, enjoys networking and building relationships with different stakeholders. Fluency in English, both written and oral
• Strong leadership skills and customer focused

What we offer

We offer a challenging job, an excellent learning environment and opportunities for career development at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional culturally diverse team in a constantly growing industry.

We value initiative, responsibility and the balance between creativity and quality in all solutions, and this is your chance to make your mark on our service strategy. You will become part of a dedicated team in a highly professional environment with a strong technical commitment.

Additional information

Travel: This is a traveling role, so it is required you travel and remain onboard during project execution. The work rotation is 14 days on 14 days off.

Location: As this is a traveling role within the Vestas NCE region you can be located anywhere inside this region, so we will accept applications from candidates located in Northern and Central Europe.

If all the above matches your interest and qualifications, please apply no later than 17th of November 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 further questions about the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Cord Ruprecht, corup@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.