Lead Commissioner (m/f/d)

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Lead Commissioner directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Lead Commissioner you will be responsible to manage on-site operations, assets, and personnel to commission wind farms. You will also plan and coordinate daily work activities for Nordex USA Windpower Commissioning Technicians, subcontractors, and other departments on site while assuring the quality working condition of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) to reach substantial Completion at each wind farm.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Schedules daily work activities for Nordex and subcontractor Commissioners and track progress.
• Provides field support when issues arise, provides technical knowledge about procedures and troubleshooting.
• Audits the work being done at the Turbines to ensure the customer receives a quality product.
• Ensures all spare parts are accounted for and NC’s are written as necessary, cycle counts are accurate and order parts if needed.
• Tracks monthly inventories of Technician tooling, PPE, and Vehicle inspections.
• Assists Site and Quality Assurance management as needed.
• Prepares reports and progress trackers for commissioning activities to various departments.
• Ensures all Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines are met and enforced, training and certifications are up to date.
• Provides Service with Post-Sales support with the installation of IRT’s, LBA’s, troubleshooting, and component replacement if necessary.
• De-Mobilizes Conexs and personnel at the completion of the project.
• Ensures vehicles are clean and in good repair before returning to the lease company.
• Inventories all tooling and assets once shipped back to West Branch, schedule tool calibration, and recertification of all PPE before mobilizing to the next project.
• Debriefs management of all lessons learned and improvement actions necessary to make future projects more successful

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Associates in electrical engineering or technical degree in wind energy preferred, equivalent related work experience and training in the wind industry acceptable.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Wind Turbine Commissioner role or similar.

• Minimum 2 years’ WTG commissioning experience required.

• Knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fiber optics, their function, and repair wind turbines Nordex and Acciona technologies
• Competent in switching various types of switchgear.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task efficiently, meet deadline obligations, prepare reports, and outline what is best practice.
• Commit to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Have a strong code of ethics and integrity.
• Work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
• Driver’s license required
• Ability to spend 100% of the time at the wind farms during the commissioning process
• Demonstrated ability to supervise several activities at once, organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare reports

• 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.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• 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.

The pay for this role is non-exempt at $36.00 - $39.00 USD hourly with up to a 5% bonus.  Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits
 

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
   

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…
   

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity:
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI:
We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE