Manage and coordinate all activities during the delivery, assembly and commissioning phases of the wind turbine, from project start to final certification by the client.
Coordinate with the contractor the mobilization of all heavy equipment on site, including cranes, assembly equipment (mechanical and electrical) and transportation equipment.
Organize and maintain all project quality control, transportation and engineering documentation.
Prepare daily and weekly progress reports for senior management.
Ensure that all parts are delivered to site complete and on time to meet the construction schedule.
Interact with clients during wind farm construction.
Monitor the construction schedule to ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.
Participate in daily project preparation meetings with all contractors.
Track, coordinate and approve hours, rotations and leave requests for all Nordex employees or directly hired subcontractors.
Process all purchase orders for materials or services required on site.
Track all additional costs incurred on site.
Monitor the construction process to ensure compliance with Nordex-approved processes and procedures.
Coordinate with the project manager and implement solutions to issues encountered during turbine assembly and commissioning on site.
Monitor and control the site budget and its variations.
Manage contractors and subcontractors.
Manage multiple activities simultaneously; organize and prioritize work; meet deadlines and prepare reports.

Requirements

College diploma in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience accepted; on-site wind turbine assembly experience is an asset.
PMP certification or the ability to obtain one within the first year of employment is an asset.
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in mechanical/construction; experience in mechanical construction of wind farms is an asset.
Experience in quality management and quality control processes; wind turbine assembly experience is an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to sites and for business as required (up to 100% travel) and ability to obtain a passport.
Ability to work in Canada as a legal resident without company sponsorship and ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
Ability to lift and handle up to 22.7 kg (50 lb), climb vertical ladders and work at heights above 91.4 m (300 ft).
Maximum weight of 120 kg (265 lb) required to safely use climbing equipment and gear.
Driving is an essential function of this position. The holder must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy.
This position will be subject to periodic driving record checks to confirm continued insurability.
The candidate must pass a pre-employment medical examination, administered by a medical examiner, to ensure ability to perform duties safely and meet the physical requirements of the role.

Benefits

Basic Life and AD&D
Dependent Life
Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
Optional AD&D
Weekly Indemnity
Long Term Disability
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringquality managementquality controlwind turbine assemblysupervisory experienceconstruction managementproject managementbudget monitoringreport preparationpurchase order processing

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingtime managementteam managementclient interactionmultitaskingprioritizationleadershipadaptability

Certifications

PMP certificationvalid driver's license