Site Manager

Vestas Wind are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join their high achieving team in Western Australia. Specifically managing the running and client management of three wind farms in the region.

The is a unique opportunty to showcase your people, site and client management skills to achieve output and service gains throughout the designated wind farms in the region. Your focus will be to manage and support on-site service capabilities, creating a customer focused culture and maximizing profitability in line within Vestas Business objectives. 

Ensuring Vestas HSE policies are effectively implemented and managed at each Wind Farm site of responsibility. Lead and Manage all Direct reports and Site Employees to optimize Wind Farm performance and profitability. Develop Wind Farm budgets and monitor expenditure against budget.  Ensure cost control practices are implemented and executed.  Deputize as Regional Service Manager (RSM) in his/her absence.  

Effective management, planning and execution of Service, Warranty & Continuous Improvement (CIM) works. Manage and report to relevant customer contacts. Development of the business by ensuring system efficiency and setting progressive service strategies in collaboration with the RSM. Develop self by undertaking professional development, technical and product training. Manage Wind Farm sub-contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

Activity 1: Safety

• Facilitate a Safe and Inclusive working environment, including Conflict Management where appropriate
• Maintain Safety KPIs within nominated targets
• Develop a positive Safety Culture across all Sites under your span of control through available frameworks
• Participate in and facilitate QSE meetings when required ensure outcomes are effectively rolled out to the Sites under your span of control
• Ensure Service and Maintenance activities undertaken by Technicians are completed in accordance with Vestas HSE policies and procedures
• Designated case handler for all Tier 3 Incident Investigations and close out of Safety incidents that are reported from Sites within span of control
• Ensure Incident Management System Tasks are raised, are actioned and are effective so as to prevent reoccurrence of the Incident
• Undertake Safety Walks within the prescribed frequencies and review the quality of Safety Walks performed by Site Supervisors

Activity 2: Personnel

• Leadership, management and supervision of Site Team  
• Review and approve time sheets for all Site personnel under your span of control Daily
• Recruitment of Service staff
• Regular Wind Farm site visits
• Staff development, training planning and implementation
• Continual Performance Development (CPD) management of direct reports
• Implement People and Culture initiatives at the Wind Farm site level

Activity 3: Customers

• Maintain regular contact with all Customers minimising potential disputes. Manage and maintain Customer Survey responses and results to nominated KPIs
• Accurate and timely reporting to agreed customer requirements per the relevant Service contract
• Attend Customer meetings at agreed formal meeting frequency
• Accurate and timely production of quotes to the customer per the terms and the conditions of the relevant Service contract and in collaboration with the Service Sales team where applicable
• Identify and Understand customer needs, actively meet customer needs and maintain positive professional relationship and actively engage upon Service Sales opportunities
• Contract deviations reported in a timely and transparent manner

Activity 4: Financial and Administration

• Develop Wind Farm budgets in collaboration with immediate manager and subordinates and monitor Actuals vs budget
• Forecast cost expenditure on nominated Wind Farm sites and report to key stakeholders
• Assist the RSM to manage Service Contract Billing Plans including annual CPI adjustments, for the Wind Farms under your management, identifying potential risk
• Accurate and on time reporting across HSE, Financial and Staff, identifying immediate risk
• Act as RSM delegate in his/her absence to report and present at monthly ANZ Service
• Operational Business review Meeting

Activity 5: Operational

• Identify potential Wind Farm operational risks and proactively manage and mitigate risks in an effective manner
• Develop and implement operational plan in accordance with contract and KPI's
• Effective use and implementation of SAP and SAP BI to assist with forecasting/planning operations
• Selection and on-going monitoring and audit of sub-contractors utilized on each Wind Farm site
• Effective staff resourcing and appropriate competencies of Wind Farm Site staff to match volume of forecast maintenance and training schedule
• Maximise Time & Materials and Vestas upgrade opportunities that fall outside scope of contract
• Effective fleet management of each Wind Farm vehicle fleet

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a related field in a leadership role
• Electrical or mechanical trade certificate (Preferred) 
• Valid driver's license

Competencies

• Demonstrated Leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication / negotiation
• Relationship building, both internal and external
• Ability to work in high stress situations
• Commercial acumen
• Decision making, to create action
• Ability to prioritise tasks - well organized
• Continual system improvement
• Excellent Computer literacy in SAP and MS Office suite of software 
• Trouble shooting in high pressure environment
• Project management

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity in an innovative, global setting
• You will have the chance to help strengthen Vestas' position in a key market, with potential for growth
• Join Vestas and develop your career in an inspiring environment as a global wind turbine manufacturer with a continued

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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 StatementAt 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 VestasVestas 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.