Production Controller

Siemens Energy•Virginia Beach, VA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Controller will be based onshore in our customer's Operations and Maintenance facility in Norfolk, Virginia working to support the Offshore Operations of the Coastal Virginia Commercial Project (176 x SG14-222 Direct Drive turbines). Production Controllers work a shift pattern (e.g., 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off) providing 24/7/365 coverage to meet the demanding scheduled and often unscheduled site requirements. The role reports into the Deputy Operations Manager on the site. The Production Controller monitors and drives technical performance of the Wind Farm, controls access to the Wind Turbine Generators ("WTG"), supports our Global Monitoring team in reactive responses to WTG alarms, and provides remote support to the Offshore workforce working within the windfarm. Once the project is fully ramped up the Production Controller role may be assigned shift delegations onboard our Service Offshore Vessel, living and working offshore with our field team.

Requirements

Proven track record in compliance with HS&E policies and procedures. Ability to influence, particularly around safety, to gain commitment to deliver business objectives.
Possession of a technical background (engineering, maintenance or operational) combined with demonstrable understanding of commercial operations.
Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate effectively, with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience and capability with systems such as Microsoft Office, Maintenance Management systems, data logging and networking systems.
Strong numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail. Confidence to make decisions based on incomplete information.

Nice To Haves

experience of Wind Turbine/Power Plant (or equivalent process) operations within the power generation (or similar industries)
experience of working offshore
Maritime operations knowledge

Responsibilities

Support delivery of Health, Safety and Environmental targets ensuring compliance with, and continuous improvement of, the business management systems and practices. This role will be responsible for safely delivering remote operations offshore.
Provide 24/7 Monitoring of all wind farm alarms. Fault Response and Remote Diagnosis on Wind Turbine Generator ("WTG") alarms.
Planning and preparation of work packages for emergent troubleshooting. Transmittal of troubleshooting advice/guidance to Offshore Service troubleshooting teams.
Remote orientation of WTG to prepare WTG for service access (Service Operation Vessel Approach Processes).
Working with Subject Matter Experts within our global organization to help rectify and ensure compliance of WTG/SCADA systems within the NERC Requirements framework.
Drive technical availability, preparing and auditing monthly performance reports.