Site Supervisor- Livermore CA

New 4 MW site in Livermore, CA

*This is not a remote position*

The Site Supervisor is responsible to meet all the requirements of a Lead Tech, have the ability to manage a P&L and provide technical assistance to Service Technicians to resolve day to day issues (i.e. troubleshooting, documentation issues and clarification of written procedures)

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage all safety practices and protocols within Vestas’s organizational standards to ensure compliance and optimal safety results with a team that demonstrates safe behaviors. Actively supports QSE investigations
• Create and maintain a culture of excellence (safety focus, structure, work disciplines) and continuous improvement with the site organization to advance capability and performance in all operational areas. Actively communicate change management to stakeholders
• Responsible for site safety HSE program and compliance. Responsible for creating an Incident & Injury Free (IIF) team culture. Drive positive work practices, adherence to all QSE policies. Escalate any safety concerns to appropriate stakeholders
• Complete all safety training assigned. Act as a resource for site when questions arise. Ensure all safety training has been met and schedule upcoming training requirements as necessary
• Ensure all team members have access to any outstanding safety alerts via cascading information. Ensure QSE is made aware of any situations that may warrant a safety alert
• Utilize all PPE as required by Work Instructions and QSE Manual. Provide input for any discrepancies found in Work Instructions or PPE sheets
• Responsible for the capacity planning parameter for the site and implementation of LEAN at their site
• Develop and execute continuous improvement plan
• Build and foster effective internal and external partnerships. Interface with customer(s) and respond to customer inquiries. Identify the need to collaborate and do so across internal departments to resolve customer inquiries. May refer complex issues or customer inquiries to higher level technical staff or manager (demonstrate strong customer focus at all times, improving their satisfaction and loyalty). Ensure that all company policy and customer contractual obligations are met
• Responsible for the site budget, cost allocations/management and full understanding of operational revenues, direct costs, CM and overall health and trajectory of the cost center
• Responsible for inputting and ensuring data input is correct and timely (i.e. MyTime, MyTask, PR/PO, CIM Management, T&M Management, LD/Bonus Management, Cost Out initiatives, etc.); Ability to fully interpret and navigate Adapative and/or all financial reporting tools
• Support area T&M targets by helping identify new opportunities and managing and executing T&M projects effectively maximizing CM
• Accountable to follow and enforce proper consumption of inventory and control of tooling, understanding financial impact, escalating as needed to SOM
• Required to access and use online tools (i.e. Toolkit, SAP, VOB, VGA, VIS, VTM etc.)
• Utilize online tools to incorporate insight dashboard metrics (i.e. alarms, warnings, fleet service orders, labor efficiency, new site start up, TNT, FIFT, other insight dashboard metrics)
• Insight Toolbox (ability to navigate and use)
• Ensure team is compliant with all Task Based Certification (TBC) and obtain for self as needed
• Direct team to engage operational engineering
• Ability to ensure team follows work instructions as outlined and propose adjustments or improvements as needed (i.e. PTP)
• TSL & CIR input, communication and escalation; attendance to platform calls
• Ability to navigate, interpret and fully understand the Site’s contract (SMA); Ability to clearly communicate and follow when needed with the expectation that items of concern or clarify needed is escalated to area manager.
• Ability to manage specialist jobs (i.e. crane work, CIM projects, etc..)
• Ability to create your own development plan and present to your area SOM with scheduled meetings established by you to drive results and direction
• Responsible for the supervision of site personnel and activities including performance management (i.e. hiring, employee relations, CPDs, performance appraisals, etc.)

Core Functions

• Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height in order to access work area.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools, turbine parts.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent.
• Ability to hear and see, including the ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors sufficient to perform job functions and use close range radios.
• Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
• Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction

· Regular and reliable attendance

· Valid driver’s license

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel) and other software programs
• Ability to lead an area / direct reports
• It is an essential function of your position that you climb and work in the turbines. Therefore, in order to perform your position safely, your total weight, while wearing all required PPE and gear, must be at or less than the 300.0 lbs. weight limit

Qualifications

· Associates degree is preferred

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience including effectively dealing with and documenting, employee performance
• Ability to lead an operation with a high delegation of responsibility to team members
• P&L management experience with advanced wind service experience preferred
• Ability to complete all training requirements (Internal Training/Certificate Requirements: Manager Core Training, Leader of Others Training)
• Ability to manage and audit safe working conditions to Vestas standards (i.e. internal audits, OSHA requirements)
• Provide support to FSC, Manage audit & tool purchase

· Valid driver’s license required

• Requires travel and may require working overtime, including working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives
• Ability to obtain a passport is preferred
• Advanced computer operation and internet-based program navigation, ability to generate and interpret computer data, ability to communicate in technical and non-technical terms
• Strong ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics to develop procedures, validate work activity and ensure that risk is identified and mitigated
• Previous Service Technician III experience or equivalent is preferred. Level 300 certification on assigned wind plant platform required or capable of certification within 6 months of hire date
• ECC certification required or capable of certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Experience or familiarity with spare parts/inventory processes
• Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and Vestas’ Core Values
• Ability to work in a demanding market, manage stakeholder expectations and drive customer satisfaction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Pay- $42.00 Hourly

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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