Lead Commissioner - Travel ; m/f/d
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Energy/Power Generation
Wind Energy, Field/Service Technician, Renewable Energy, Wind Turbine / Technician
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POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 for managing 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 ensuring the quality and operational readiness of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) to achieve substantial completion at each wind farm project.
WHATYOU’LL DO
- Schedule daily work activities for Nordex and subcontractor Commissioners and track project progress.
- Provide field support when issues arise and offer technical expertise related to procedures, troubleshooting, and turbine operations.
- Audit commissioning activities to ensure the customer receives a high-quality product.
- Ensure spare parts inventories are maintained, non-conformance reports are completed as required, and cycle counts remain accurate.
- Track monthly inventories of technician tooling, PPE, and vehicle inspections.
- Assist Site Management and Quality Assurance personnel as needed.
- Prepare commissioning reports and progress trackers for various departments and stakeholders.
- Ensure all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) guidelines are followed and enforced.
- Verify technicians maintain required certifications, qualifications, and training.
- Support Service activities with post-sales support, including installation of IRTs, LBAs, troubleshooting, and component replacement when necessary.
- Coordinate site demobilization activities, including personnel, tools, equipment, and storage containers upon project completion.
- Ensure company vehicles are maintained, clean, and in good operating condition before return to leasing providers.
- Inventory tooling and assets returned to West Branch, coordinate tool calibration, and ensure PPE recertification before mobilization to future projects.
- Conduct project closeout reviews and communicate lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities to management.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment.
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Wind Energy Technology, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent wind industry experience and training will be considered.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Wind Turbine Commissioner role or similar field leadership position.
- Minimum of 2 years of wind turbine generator (WTG) commissioning experience required.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fiber optic systems, including troubleshooting and repair of Nordex and Acciona wind turbine technologies.
- Competent in switching various types of switch gear.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple activities simultaneously, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare reports.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced field environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
- Strong ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficien…
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