Lead Coordinator, Project Field Support

Vestas•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Field Support Lead is a key member of the Field Support Coordinator/Tool Coordinator team during construction of a wind power plant and its connection to the electrical grid. The role provides leadership and guidance to on-site Field Support Coordinators and/or Tool Coordinators, ensuring the team follows established safety, inventory-management, and documentation processes and procedures. It also focuses on coordinating, training, and developing the team members reporting to the lead. The lead coordinates and supervises a team of approximately 3–5 Vestas employees and 3–5 third-party contractors. The position supports safety, personnel and scheduling needs, project budgets and milestones, inventory controls, and project closeout reviews. It may coordinate multiple projects or sites simultaneously and requires approximately 50%–80% travel, including travel to construction sites and the ability to travel on short notice. The work environment includes an open office with generally moderate noise and construction project sites that may have extreme temperatures. The role involves sitting, handling objects, reaching, communicating, occasional standing and walking, and travel. The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; an associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, is also noted.
At least 5 years of experience working at the site level in business support.
Significant experience in project management and training others.
Experience using SAP enterprise resource planning software, including in roles such as dispatch/planner, stock keeper, technician, or front desk, and in advanced forecasting and planning.
Demonstrated ability and experience in planning, logistics, scheduling, and inventory control.
Professional verbal and written communication skills, effective listening, and the ability to encourage adherence to standard processes and procedures and raise issues with key stakeholders.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and SAP; proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and with limited supervision, including remotely without supervision.
Ability to identify and solve problems through root cause analysis, with investigative skills and professional attention to detail.
Solid time-management, organizational, and planning skills to meet individual and departmental goals.
LEAN experience.
Valid driver's license and passport, and ability to travel domestically and internationally; approximately 50%–80% travel is required.
Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to travel to various construction sites.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in temperature extremes and tolerate variable work environments.
Regular and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, supervise, and develop the Field Support team, providing direction and support with work prioritization and resource allocation.
Support Vestas safety policies, maintain safety and environmental containment practices, help ensure a clean and safe work environment, identify and mitigate hazards, participate in or lead safety meetings, and complete monthly safety training on schedule.
Train, develop, and mentor Field Support Coordinators and/or Tool Coordinators.
Verify that non-conformity reports in SAP are accurately created and registered.
Take direction from and communicate weekly with Field Support Managers; assist with personnel and scheduling requests and resolve related business issues promptly and cost-effectively.
Assist the Field Support Manager in monitoring work hours, budgets, and expenditures; track site progress against project milestones; and conduct project closeout audits or reviews with appropriate personnel.
Use defined work instructions to complete job functions and solve problems, consulting higher-level staff when issues fall outside the role's requirements and responsibilities.
Train and mentor employees and contractors in Field Support Coordinator and Tool Coordinator tasks, identify knowledge or skill gaps, and provide training to address them.
Coordinate multiple projects or sites, including training third-party contractors to perform support tasks and coordinate projects independently.
Promote accurate and precise work, a positive and results-oriented attitude, and the values of Simplicity, Accountability, and Collaboration.
Support other sites, respond promptly to queries, identify process-improvement opportunities, communicate ideas through appropriate channels, and foster organizational learning and development.
Travel on short notice to train others or provide interim replacement resources when Field Support personnel turnover is unscheduled.
Perform other tasks as assigned.