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Site Manager - Port Hardy, BC

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Canada (British Columbia) - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 30/11/2011
Company Name Vestas
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Site Manager - Port Hardy, BC-1100018Y
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Site Manager – Port Hardy, BC Wind Farm
Vestas-Canadian Wind Technology, Inc.
Salary Range: $95,689.44 - $143,534.16
Nature of position: regular, full-time

 

Power Your Life
 
Vestas offers you challenging career opportunities in an ever-changing environment. With more than 40,000 wind turbines in 65 countries, Vestas is the world leader in modern energy. As Vestas grows into new markets, we are looking for strong leaders to help manage new business. Vestas looks to accelerate innovation through the development of our employee's skills and talents. Our goal is to reduce CO2 emissions dramatically and ensure a sustainable world for future generations.
 
Responsibilities and Tasks
 
As a Wind Site Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and success of one or more wind power plants. You’ll be responsible for key performance objectives such as safety, execution excellence, customer loyalty, and financial performance. Your leadership will help drive an effective team dynamic and ensure that the wind site operates at peak efficiency.
Because Vestas is expanding and entering in to new markets, opportunities are available throughout US and Canada. Wind site location will be determined based upon availability, candidate skill set and preference, and organizational need. Vestas offers relocation assistance and opportunities for advancement. As a new leader within Vestas, you’ll attend a prestigious 8-week leadership development program in Portland, OR, USA at the beginning of your employment.
 
Specific tasks for this position will include the following:
 
  • Lead and develop a team that models Vestas values and high standards of performance.
  • Provide effective leadership that achieves a highly aligned, engaged and motivated site team that produces high-level results against Key Performance Indicators and Operational Objectives.
  • Establish and maintain highly effective relationships with customers and internal partners.
  • Implement and manage all safety practices and protocols within Vestas’s organizational standards to ensure compliance and optimal safety results with a team that demonstrates safe behaviors.
  • Achieves a culture of excellence (safety focus, structure, work discipline) and continuous improvement with the site organization to advance capability and performance in all operational areas.
  • Responsible for the site budget, cost center management, and operational efficiency.
  • Responsible for customer account management and service contract compliance.
  • Responsible for the management, effectiveness and efficiency of site assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, office, etc.).
Qualifications
  • Associates degree or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of wind turbines and power plant operations. Will consider similar industry and/or technology such as hydraulic, rotating heavy equipment service and maintenance
  • Significant experience as a leader of a field-deployed technician team with responsibility for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
  • Experience managing safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical, Fall Arrest & High Angle Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in coaching, mentoring, motivating and developing employees to achieve a highly aligned, motivated and engaged team.
  • Demonstrated continuous improvement and quality methodology skills.
  • Previous accountability for budgeting, P&L, and cost management.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve customer loyalty through effective relationships and demonstration of value differentiation.
  • Valid driver's license, passport and ability to travel as needed to meet business objectives.
  • Ability to successfully complete a 200-400 foot pre-employment climb test, pre-employment physical and drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check. Knowledge of technical drawings and schematics.
What we offer
 
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: fully funded healthcare; dental; vision; vacation and sick time; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.
 
Experience the forces of wind
Join Vestas and work with cutting-edge wind technology
 

As one of the world leaders in wind power and with wind turbine installations in over 65 countries, Vestas looks to accelerate innovation through the development of our employee's skills and talents. Our goal is to reduce CO2emissions dramatically and ensure a sustainable world for future generations.

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