Director – Major Component Exchange; MCE

Overview

Director - Major Component Exchange (MCE)

50% Travel – North America

The Director – Major Component Exchange (MCE) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of Sky Climber Renewables’ Major Component Exchange and heavy-lift service activities.

This position will lead the planning and execution of wind turbine major component replacements, including but not limited to, gearboxes, generators, main bearings, blades, hubs, transformers, and other major drivetrain or turbine components. The role will also support specialized repairs, uptower repairs, retrofit campaigns, and other complex field-service projects as required.

The Director will serve as the primary operational interface between Sky Climber leadership, field teams, customers, crane providers, subcontractors, OEMs, engineering resources, tooling providers, and other project stakeholders.

The successful candidate must combine strong wind-turbine technical knowledge with exceptional project management, field leadership, customer service, safety leadership, and financial accountability.

• Lead the planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout of Major Component Exchange projects throughout Sky Climber Renewables' operating territory.
• Manage projects involving the replacement of major wind turbine components including:
  • Gearboxes
  • Generators
  • Main bearings
  • Blades
  • Hubs
  • Transformers
  • Main shafts and drivetrain components
  • Other major mechanical and electrical components
• Coordinate project schedules, field personnel, cranes, rigging, tooling, transportation, materials, subcontractors, and customer requirements.
• Develop detailed project execution plans prior to mobilization.
• Ensure projects are appropriately staffed and resources are aligned with customer schedules and operational requirements.
• Identify project constraints and proactively develop solutions to minimize downtime, delays, and cost impacts.
• Coordinate closely with field leadership to ensure crews have the information, tooling, materials, documentation, and support required for successful execution.
• Support all MCE projects and field teams simultaneously.

• Maintain an uncompromising commitment to safety and ensure all work is performed in accordance with Sky Climber Renewables' EHS policies, customer requirements, OEM procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analyses, lift plans, rigging plans, work procedures, rescue plans, and other required documentation are completed and communicated prior to execution.
• Conduct or support pre-job planning meetings, project kickoff meetings, and post-project reviews.
• Ensure field teams are properly trained, qualified, and authorized for assigned work.
• Promote stop-work authority and proactive identification of hazards.
• Review project incidents, near misses, quality issues, and operational deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and field execution.

• Coordinate crane selection, mobilization, setup, execution, and demobilization for MCE projects.
• Evaluate crane requirements based on turbine configuration, component weights, hub height, site access, ground conditions, and OEM requirements.
• Coordinate with crane companies, rigging providers, customers, and field teams to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Review crane and rigging documentation including lift plans, certifications, inspections, and operator qualifications.
• Understand conventional crane and alternative/craneless MCE solutions and assist in selecting the most appropriate execution method.
• Identify opportunities to improve crane utilization and reduce standby,…