O&M Site Manager (Wind)

Key Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the wind energy sector and experienced in a supervisory, site leadership, technical specialist, or O&M-focused role.
• Proven experience in the operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind power projects.
• Strong understanding of wind turbine systems, operational performance, and asset reliability management.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA, Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS), and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to analyze operational data, diagnose faults, perform root cause analysis, and drive performance improvements.
• Experience managing OEMs, contractors, and maintenance service providers, with a focus on KPI and service quality monitoring.
• Strong commitment to HSE standards and safe work practices.
• Good communication skills with professional working proficiency in English.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid background within wind turbine OEMs, renewable energy developers, IPPs, asset owners, or O&M service providers is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wind turbine electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Experience implementing preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Valid GWO certifications 
• Electrical Safety Certification is advantageous.
• Site Management or Construction Site Leadership certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead site teams and optimize plant availability, reliability, and operational performance.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.