Senior Maintenance Manager

Senior Maintenance Manager

At Vestas we are powered by the mission of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us? This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

• Oversee all maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and effective coordination across departments.
• Manage and develop maintenance personnel, including Team Leaders and Planners, through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Partner with Technical Services and other functions on CAPEX projects, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives, including capital budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs (TPM) and ensure effective use of EAM systems for planning, work orders, reporting, and performance metrics (including OEE).
• Manage service contracts, OEM relationships, and supplier agreements to optimize cost, uptime, and asset performance while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee maintenance inventory, tooling, and spare parts management, including consignment and leasing programs.
• Support facility safety systems (fire suppression, alarms, ERT coordination) and contribute to long‑term equipment and maintenance strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, including TPM, predictive maintenance, and KPI/financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and Microsoft Project; ability to interpret schematics, 3D CAD drawings, and technical documents.
• Professional, able to manage own tasks, and effective in high‑pressure environments.
• Primary language requirement:
  English;
  Spanish as a second language is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership in complex, 24/7 operations with responsibility for multi‑shift teams and equipment uptime.
• Solid problem‑solving, communication, negotiation, and project management skills, including experience with capital budgeting and change implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies for equipment reliability and performance optimization.
• Organizational skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions in a structured environment.

• Read and follow work instructions in English and complete required documentation.
• Use hand and power tools; respond promptly to alarms and verbal directions.
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, face shield, respirator, bump cap) for extended periods.
• Work safely with chemicals and materials per OSHA guidelines.
• Stand, walk, climb stairs, and perform tasks requiring reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 45 lbs individually and up to 70 lbs as part of a team.
• Maintain adequate vision for close and distant tasks.

$115,000 – $135,000

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world’s largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

At Vestas, we recognize 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 power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.