Local Operations Manager - Tioga, ND (m/f/d)

Nordex Group•Tioga, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Local Operations Manager directly supports Nordex’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Local Operations Manager, you will lead the safe, efficient, and financially successful operation of an assigned service area. This role is responsible for managing Service Technicians and Lead Technicians, driving operational excellence, ensuring strong HSE performance, supporting customer satisfaction, and overseeing local financial and operational performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 6 years of experience in wind energy or a related industry.
Minimum 3 years of leadership, supervisory, workforce planning, or operational management experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong business acumen and understanding of operational and financial performance metrics.
Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Experience with workforce planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and operational scheduling.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.
Ability to work at heights and travel regularly as business needs require.
Fluent in English.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for domestic and international travel.
Ability to meet specific OSHA and ANSI weight limits of 265 lbs. or less.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

4-year university degree, engineering degree, vocational qualification, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Formal qualifications in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering preferred.
Business management qualifications or leadership experience highly desirable.
GWO certifications preferred.
Experience leading remote or field-based teams preferred.
Knowledge of wind turbine systems and service operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead local service operations while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Manage and develop Service Technicians and Lead Technicians through hiring, onboarding, coaching, training, and performance management.
Ensure operational readiness for new wind farm sites and facilitate smooth project handovers from construction to operations.
Drive HSE compliance and proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.
Manage local financial performance, including P&L responsibility, operational budgets, CAPEX expenditures, invoice approvals, and KPI management.
Partner with customers to ensure contractual commitments are met and maintain strong customer relationships.
Monitor site performance and implement improvement plans to optimize operational results.
Coordinate resource planning, workforce capacity, equipment, and tooling requirements.
Lead operational readiness activities for new service contracts and wind farm transitions.
Support operational planning, scheduling, and prioritization of service activities.
Conduct site inspections, audits, and leadership visits to ensure compliance and performance standards are maintained.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.