Service Operations Manager - Scioto Ridge Wind Farm

A Snapshot of your Day

As the Service Operations Manager for the Scioto Ridge wind farm, you will provide comprehensive operational leadership to ensure the sites achieve peak performance, safety, and profitability. This role is pivotal in directing all site activities, from strategic planning to daily execution, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across the technical and support teams. You will be responsible for the holistic management of the wind farm service operations, including full P&L accountability, customer relationship management, and team leadership. Your key duties will involve maximizing turbine availability and energy production, implementing and enforcing rigorous health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, and mentoring a team of skilled technicians.

10% domestic travel is required for this role.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 40% Site Operations & Performance Management

• Oversee strategic planning and execution of wind farm operations to maximize availability, production, and cost-effectiveness.

• Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operational, financial, and safety performance.

• Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior management, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• 30% Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Leadership

• Establish and enforce a world-class safety culture, ensuring all site activities comply with company policies and regulatory standards.

• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Ensure the team is equipped and trained to maintain an incident and injury-free work environment.

• 20% Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of site technicians and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Manage team schedules, performance evaluations, and professional development plans.

• Promote open communication and maintain a visible leadership presence on site.

• 10% Customer & Commercial Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, managing relationships to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnership.

• Manage the site's budget and Profit & Loss (P&L) statement to achieve commercial targets.

• Ensure service obligations are delivered in accordance with contractual agreements.

What You Bring

This position requires a strategic mindset to optimize costs, manage resources effectively, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is an experienced operations leader with a proven track record in managing complex, critical environments, preferably within renewable energy or a related industrial sector. You possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining strong customer partnerships and delivering on all contractual and financial objectives for the sites.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the wind or renewable energy industry.

• Demonstrated experience with full P&L responsibility in a complex operational environment.

• Experience leading a team is required.

About the Team

At Siemens Gamesa, our Onshore Service team is dedicated to driving the transition to renewable energy through innovative and sustainable solutions. We are a diverse group of engineers, project managers, technicians, and specialists who share a common goal: to harness the power of wind to create a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture

• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays

• 401K savings plan with company match

• Family building benefits

• Parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local

law.