Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sky Climber Renewables provides specialized field services to the utility-scale wind industry across North America. The Director / Project Manager – Major Component Exchange will lead the safe, efficient, and profitable planning and execution of wind turbine major component replacement, heavy-lift, and complex field-service projects. The role manages field teams, cranes, subcontractors, customers, technical resources, safety and quality requirements, project finances, and operational reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout of Major Component Exchange projects throughout Sky Climber Renewables' operating territory
- Manage projects involving the replacement of major wind turbine components including gearboxes, generators, main bearings, blades, hubs, transformers, main shafts and drivetrain components, and other major mechanical and electrical components
- Coordinate project schedules, field personnel, cranes, rigging, tooling, transportation, materials, subcontractors, and customer requirements
- Develop detailed project execution plans prior to mobilization
- Ensure projects are appropriately staffed and resources are aligned with customer schedules and operational requirements
- Identify project constraints and proactively develop solutions to minimize downtime, delays, and cost impacts
- Coordinate closely with field leadership to ensure crews have the information, tooling, materials, documentation, and support required for successful execution
- Support all MCE projects and field teams simultaneously
- Maintain an uncompromising commitment to safety and ensure all work is performed in accordance with Sky Climber Renewables' EHS policies, customer requirements, OEM procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Ensure Job Hazard Analyses, lift plans, rigging plans, work procedures, rescue plans, and other required documentation are completed and communicated prior to execution
- Conduct or support pre-job planning meetings, project kickoff meetings, and post-project reviews
- Ensure field teams are properly trained, qualified, and authorized for assigned work
- Promote stop-work authority and proactive identification of hazards
- Review project incidents, near misses, quality issues, and operational deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and field execution
- Coordinate crane selection, mobilization, setup, execution, and demobilization for MCE projects
- Evaluate crane requirements based on turbine configuration, component weights, hub height, site access, ground conditions, and OEM requirements
- Coordinate with crane companies, rigging providers, customers, and field teams to ensure safe and efficient execution
- Review crane and rigging documentation including lift plans, certifications, inspections, and operator qualifications
- Understand conventional crane and alternative/craneless MCE solutions and assist in selecting the most appropriate execution method
- Identify opportunities to improve crane utilization and reduce standby, mobilization, and project costs
- Provide leadership and direction to MCE field teams, supervisors, lead technicians, and supporting personnel
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, selection, onboarding, training, and development of MCE personnel
- Work with Sky Climber leadership to establish scalable MCE team structures capable of supporting company growth
- Mentor supervisors, leads, and technicians and support the development of future field leaders
- Monitor technician performance and identify opportunities for training or development
- Ensure appropriate technician skill levels are assigned to each project
- Promote a strong team culture centered on People, Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Customer Success
- Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including labor, overtime, travel, per diem, crane costs, tooling, transportation, subcontractors, equipment, and materials and consumables
- Monitor project budgets, actual costs, productivity, and forecasted cost-to-complete
- Identify potential project overruns early and develop corrective actions
- Review project scope and identify work performed outside the contracted scope
- Work with commercial and leadership teams to document and execute appropriate change orders
- Support project estimating, proposal development, labor assumptions, execution schedules, and pricing
- Drive improvements in labor productivity and overall project cost
- Develop and track key performance indicators for MCE operations
- Support annual operating plans, forecasting, manpower planning, and budget development
- Serve as a primary operational point of contact for assigned customers and projects
- Maintain frequent communication with customers regarding project status, safety performance, schedule, staffing, crane coordination, component readiness, tooling, risks and constraints, and project completion
- Build strong working relationships with customer site leadership, engineering teams, procurement organizations, and corporate stakeholders
- Address customer concerns quickly and professionally
- Participate in project kickoff meetings, daily operational calls, customer reviews, and project closeout meetings
- Ensure Sky Climber consistently delivers a high level of customer service
- Provide technical support to field teams during complex MCE activities
- Review and interpret OEM work instructions, technical procedures, drawings, service bulletins, torque specifications, and installation requirements
- Support troubleshooting of complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues associated with wind turbine systems
- Assist teams in identifying technical risks before execution
- Coordinate with OEM engineering, customer engineering, and internal technical resources when required
- Ensure field teams are working to the most current approved procedures
- Capture and distribute technical lessons learned and execution best practices
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of field-service documentation
- Maintain project records including daily reports, timekeeping, technician documentation, completion reports, customer signoffs, and quality records
- Provide regular project updates to Sky Climber leadership
- Track schedule performance, productivity, project financials, safety performance, and customer satisfaction
- Participate in project post-mortems and document lessons learned
- Develop standardized reporting processes to improve visibility across MCE operations
Skills
- Minimum **8 years of experience within the wind-energy industry**, with significant field experience involving wind turbine installation, maintenance, repair, or major component exchange
- Minimum **3–5 years of experience leading MCE, heavy-lift, construction, installation, or complex wind-turbine service projects
- Demonstrated experience with major component replacement activities
- Strong understanding of wind turbine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Experience coordinating cranes, heavy lifts, rigging, tooling, and field personnel
- Demonstrated project management experience including scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and customer communication
- Ability to read and interpret OEM procedures, technical drawings, manuals, and engineering documentation
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project-management/reporting systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead geographically dispersed field teams
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively as required to support projects and customers
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- People First culture focused on supporting, developing, and protecting technicians and teams
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