Site Manager

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Position Overview:

• Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) is a leader in the renewable energy industry, providing cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy to society and whilst creating lasting value for all stakeholders. With a worldwide installed capacity of 89 GW, SGRE has a presence in more than 90 countries and a team of 23,000 employees worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshore wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions. The global headquarters and legal domicile of the company is located in Zamudio, Spain. The company is listed on the Spanish stock exchange.
• We are now recruiting for a Site Manager position for Offshore Construction. The primary purpose of this role will be the responsibility and authority for the safe and economical execution of the works at a specific construction site location. This role reports to the Head of Site Management and Installation Leads (SMIL).
• Relocation will not be offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• The Site Manager has the directive and decision-making authority for all operations at the construction site location as well as towards all personnel present at that location.
• The Site Manager reports directly to the project responsible Lead Site Manager on a daily basis and functionally to the Head of SMIL.
• You will in accordance with the contract and EHS / QA systems be responsible for the planning and execution of works at a specific location of the construction site as directed by the Lead Site Manager.
• You will ensure that all work is performed in agreement with all SGRE standards and regulations.
• You will perform continuous evaluation and feedback of the individuals within your teams to ensure capabilities and skills are maintained and where necessary improved to the required standards.
• You will ensure the implementation, continuous improvement and optimizing of processes, workflows and standards to standardize execution and create a safe working environment.

Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Provide visible, strong and active EHS leadership within the project, acting as a champion of Zero Harm. Responsible to ensure the issuance of EHS standards, regulations and procedures to ensure a Zero Harm environment and to perform within your leading function as a role model.
• Support and contribute to EHS matters in the various planning meetings during the project planning phase and then ensuring the assessment, documentation and certification process are in place during the project execution phase.
• Responsible for ensuring that activities at site comply with company and project targets in regard to safety, schedule, cost and quality. In case of deviations then responsible for developing and implementing countermeasures whilst providing transparency for early warnings for escalation and reporting.
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of change and claim management, as well as cost out measures, ensuring that the quality of work undertaken results in no additional non-standard work, by driving a Zero Defect culture in all areas.
• Responsible for risk and opportunity management.
• Ensure the planning and coordination of all site activities and establish and implement a regular reporting regime.
• Responsible for the site setup planning, mobilization and demobilization of the construction site location and in accordance with requirements the maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery during execution.
• Responsible for the implementation of 24ONE99 workflows and related construction standards and cost out measures.

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience and Skills

• The successful candidate will either have a Bachelor degree in a relevant subject and / or have 5-8 years of professional experience in the Offshore wind industry and +2 years in a similar role.
• You will be an experienced leader with proven track record in large international construction projects and possessing in-depth technical knowledge of wind turbine products and related logistics.
• You will be able to handle conflicts and be a solution orientated individual who can understand technical issues, work processes and activities at site and who is a team player able to maintain high performing teams.
• You will have a solid understanding of the work processes at project sites, with broad planning, production, assembly and commissioning know-how as well as in-depth knowledge of business planning and the business process.
• You will also be EHS and Quality focused and be able to identify risks before they happen and have solid knowledge and understanding of SGRE Sphera, QA and EHS processes.
• To be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - advanced in the English language.
• Lastly, as this role requires you to work and be based at our project sites globally, you will be willing and able to travel anywhere as required upto 50%, working on a rotational basis both onshore and offshore.
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

#Mid-Senior