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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States. The construction specialist is a support function for the sales, project & construction management team with tasks ranging from bid support, tooling requirements, technical documentation, spare parts, customer meetings, pre-construction guidance to our customers and BOPs, platform product development & problem solving for advance project execution. As well as a comprehensive focus on the New Site Startup process with respect to LPF monitoring, solving problems and to be the conduit between construction and service.
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Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor the NSS - LPF in conjunction with service teams in the first 90 days of new project start ups.
- Join or represent the construction manager in internal co-ordination meetings. Join technical meetings with the customer to represent Vestas as needed.3. Continuously develop the NSS / HOTS process through documentation and process updates.
- Review project execution sub-tasks to support the construction manager, such as documentation control, quality control and general construction management tasks in the Stage Gate Model and other tracking programmes.
- Prepare page turn and technical documentation presentation for our costumer and sub-contractors and contribute to training on site during project kick-offs.
- Support efforts to ensure that on-site construction quality control measures are in place and are being implemented by Vestas contractors and sub-contractors.
- Follow-up of project-related engineering / quality issues to ensure execution excellence and interface with the product quality teams to continue lessons learned.
- Support the management of site construction document quality during the HOTs process.
- Internal follow-up of internal project related requests and processes.
- Support efforts to ensure that HSE requirements and guidelines are adhered to at project sites.
- Support the preparation of the project start-up & close-out process documents and reports.
- Expected travel is 50%
Qualifications:
- Experience regarding construction of wind turbine farms and Vestas specific turbines essential.
- Practical experience in construction management and execution. Ability to step in and understand issues and bring such to a solution with limited input from Management.
- Good understanding of general contract elements and language interpretation including scope, milestones, payment terms and documentation.
- Working knowledge of the typical project construction schedules and budgets.
- Working knowledge of construction activities that have a high level of quality control risk and impacts on HSE.
- Dedicated collaborative attitude, One Vestas.
Competencies:
- Effective communication skills, oral and written.
- Extensive organizational skills.
- Advanced computer knowledge, in particular with MS Office products.
- Advanced proficiency in Shadow Data editor.
- TBC Core 300 Pipeline and understanding of Vestas alarm codes.
What we offer:
We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety, and you will work among colleagues that 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
- Global bonus program
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
Nearest Major Market: Houston