Supervisor – Advanced Maintenance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead a team of highly skilled specialty field operations technicians throughout North America.

• Supervise intricate turbine maintenance and repair operations for GE, Gamesa, Mitsubishi, Suzlon, and Vestas turbines.

• Act as the operational and technical leader during deployments.

• Coordinate logistics, mentor team members, and ensure client satisfaction.

• Manage and adhere to the company's environmental, health, and safety programs.

• Operate specialized equipment for both crane and crane-less replacement of gearboxes, generators, blades, and pitch bearings.

• Train and instruct technicians on crane-less equipment and oversee crane operations.

• Assist with technical documentation, service bulletins, and work instructions.

• Support formal training of site technicians in corrective maintenance procedures.

• Plan and execute projects involving the service, repair, and replacement of gearboxes, blades, and generators.

• Lead field operations support for minor corrective and preventive maintenance tasks.

• Engage in the development and revision of major corrective procedures.

• Manage work team performance, set expectations, oversee work completion, and drive process improvements.

• Coach and develop team personnel.

• Provide support near a wind farm when not traveling.

⛳️ Requirements

• Two-year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of relevant experience or power industry training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience in inspecting, repairing, and replacing wind turbine components.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in wind turbine maintenance.

• Capability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to work around low and medium voltage.

• Skill in solving practical problems and handling a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.

• Knowledge of heavy equipment requirements for facility maintenance, including crane and rigging knowledge.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Ability to climb wind towers of 300+ feet and lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Must not exceed 280 lbs (as per PFPE safety requirements).

• Demonstrated proficiency with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic tools.

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and other office applications (preferred).

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

• Generous performance-based bonuses.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 12% 401(k) match.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Professional development and clear pathways for career advancement.