Supervisor - Advanced Maintenance

Iberdrola•United States Of America, OR

13d•Remote

About The Position

The Advanced Maintenance Team Supervisor leads highly skilled specialty field operations technicians across North America. The role oversees complex turbine maintenance and repair operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple turbine manufacturers, including GE, Gamesa, Mitsubishi, Suzlon, and Vestas. The supervisor serves as the operational and technical leader during deployments, coordinating logistics, mentoring team members, and maintaining client satisfaction. The position requires at least 80% travel and is based near a wind farm to provide support when not traveling. Remote locations in Iowa, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Illinois, or Minnesota are preferred.

Requirements

Two-year college or technical school certificate, or 4 or more years of related experience or power industry training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience inspecting, repairing, and replacing wind turbine components.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in wind turbine maintenance.
Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work around low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Knowledge of heavy equipment used for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to climb wind towers over 300 feet and lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Must not exceed 280 pounds under PFPE safety requirements.
Ability to travel at least 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated competency using electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic tools.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and other office programs.
Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage compliance with company environmental, health, and safety programs.
Operate specialized equipment for wind turbine maintenance, including crane and crane-less replacement of major components such as gearboxes, generators, blades, and pitch bearings.
Train and instruct technicians in the correct operation of crane-less equipment or coordinate crane operations for major corrective work.
Support development of technical documentation, including service bulletins and work instructions, and carry out procedures in the field.
Support formal training of site technicians in performing corrective maintenance themselves.
Plan and execute field operations projects involving gearbox, blade, and generator component service, repair, or replacement.
Lead field operations support team efforts on minor corrective and preventive maintenance work.
Lead, train, and support the team; share knowledge and develop team members toward successful performance.
Participate in or lead the development and revision of major corrective procedures, incorporating input from subject matter experts.
Manage team performance through clear communication of expectations, engagement in work completion, and process improvement.
Coach and develop team personnel.
Provide support near a wind farm when not traveling.