Wind Hub Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead and provide oversight for a multi-site service hub.

• Initiate and assist with staffing needs, coaching, training, and corrective actions for employees and contracted partners, including succession planning.

• Take ownership of the safety culture within the hub, which includes contracted partners and customers.

• Conduct daily Plan of the Day calls, prioritizing and managing the dispatch schedule effectively.

• Employ a customer-centric approach to foster long-term relationships with clients, aiming to achieve business objectives and fulfill contractual obligations.

• Collaborate with the Customer Performance Director to prioritize and escalate customer issues.

• Work alongside cross-functional teams such as Sales, Commercial Operations, Sourcing, Finance, and HR to fulfill deliverables.

• Focus on turbine performance to ensure commitments are met or exceeded.

• Demonstrate innovation and engagement in all aspects of facility operations, aligned with site-specific plans, including creative problem-solving using a LEAN approach.

• Oversee operations across a multi-site service hub, ensuring regular visits to each site while driving a strong safety focus.

• Continue to strengthen customer relationships.

• Promote team engagement and foster talent development.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including leadership roles.

• At least 3 years of experience in field services or a similar role within the energy sector.

• Willingness and ability to travel within the hub, which may include overnight stays.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

• Technical Certification in Wind Energy or a related Electrical/Electronic field is advantageous.

• Proficient in advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs, email applications, facility control, management systems, and diagnostic tools.

• Experience in the wind turbine or energy industry is essential.

• Advanced knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems, including proficiency in using hydraulic power tools.

• Familiarity with heavy equipment for facility maintenance, including a working understanding of crane and rigging requirements.

• Strong writing skills needed to fulfill contractual reporting requirements as necessary.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Operations and Maintenance best practices, including planning, organizing, coordinating, executing, and controlling wind hub activities, productivity improvements, and operational excellence in outage management.

• Excellent leadership abilities, adaptability to change, and the capacity to influence others.

• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Ability, willingness, and adaptability to take initiative and work independently.

• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheet programs, email applications, facility control, management systems, and troubleshooting tools.

• Experience in the wind turbine or energy industry.

• Advanced electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience, including proficiency with hydraulic power tools.

• Experience using heavy equipment required for facility maintenance, along with knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.

• Strong writing skills to fulfill contractual reporting obligations, as needed.

• Capability to collaborate with a diverse range of personnel at all levels, both internally and externally within the Wind Hub.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, providing a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.