Wind Site Manager - Ireland

Reference: DT-SM-IRE_1750928164

EWI - Global Talent Solutions

EWI Talent Solutions is one of the leading On & Offshore Wind recruitment businesses based in the UK, Germany and USA.

We support projects across Europe, Asia and USA working with OEMs, EPCs & Sub-Contractors, Service Organisations, & Utility companies.

Position - Wind Site Manager

Location - Ireland

Contract type - Contract employment

Role Summary

Wind farm site managers, who are also known as wind energy operations managers, oversee the daily operations of wind farms. They are responsible for ensuring staff are maintaining and operating the equipment and that the wind farm is producing energy as expected. They monitor the production levels and interact with customers as part of their regular duties. Wind farm site managers are also responsible for ensuring that safety protocols are followed and that business records are properly maintained. They may also be involved with training or hiring staff for specific roles and responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team that represents values and high standards of performance
  • Provide effective leadership that achieves a highly aligned, engaged and motivated site team that produces high-level results against Key Performance Indicators and Operational Objectives
  • Establish and maintain highly effective relationships with customers and internal partners
  • Implement and manage all safety practices and protocols within the organizational standards to ensure compliance and optimal safety results with a team that demonstrates safe behaviours
  • Achieves a culture of excellence (safety focus, structure, work discipline) and continuous improvement with the site organization to advance capability and performance in all operational areas
  • Responsible for the site budget, cost centre management, and operational efficiency
  • Responsible for customer account management and service contract compliance
  • Responsible for the management, effectiveness and efficiency of site assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, office, etc.)
  • Willingness to embrace and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of wind turbines operations
  • Will consider similar industry and/or technology such as hydraulic, rotating heavy equipment service and maintenance
  • Significant experience as a leader of a field-deployed technician team with responsibility for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
  • Experience managing safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical, Fall Arrest & High Angle Emergency Decent, and Confined Space
  • Previous accountability for budgeting, P&L, and cost management
  • Valid driver's license, passport and ability to travel as needed to meet business objectives
  • Must have CSCS card and SMSTS Certificate

If interested and suitable or would like further information regarding this position, please respond directly to EWI with an updated CV to [email protected]

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£450.00 - £600.00
Per day
GBP450 - GBP600 per day
Added 26/06/2025
Reference: DT-SM-IRE_1750928164

Wind Site Manager - Ireland

United Kingdom Freelance Wind

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