Job Description

The Blade Repair Deployment Leader will lead and support the development and deployment of new blade repair technologies and tooling for our global Wind Service OM&U Business. They will also lead lean efforts for new and existing processes/capabilities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Services Blade Repair Deployment Leader, you will:

• Be the primary liaison between the Global Wind Services OM&U (Operations, Tooling Centers, EHS) and Wind Engineering (Blade Repairs, Systems Engineering, ARC, Repair & Installation Technology, Product Line, FPM) in the areas of Blade Repair programs
• Lead Global Validations & Beta Period of tooling/process products by working with Wind Engineering, Product Line, Regional Execution Teams, EHS and etc. to ensure timely and realistic trials; this will include the establishment of validation teams, identification of site / location, logistics, work instructions, execution and data collection / report outs
• Lead and complete action plan following tool/process validations as well as lead continuous improvements as new feedback is received to meet all CTQs
• Establish global training requirements & strategy for new products; this will include building a curriculum, creating training levels, leading training sessions globally, & any additional knowledge transfer of use, handling, and maintenance of Blade Repair products
• Lead full operational deployment to include cost/benefit alignment, procurement planning, logistics requirements, team requisites, maintenance/spare part protocols/execution plans, creation/execution of training plans and optimized regional operation strategies for the product/process
• Provide technical direction when required to include off-hour remote and on-site support when technical uncertainties and/or as emergent issues arise to ensure the tasks can be completed safely, with quality, and within the standards
• Lead continuous improvement/lean efforts for new and existing capabilities to include creation of detailed PSRs, leading Kaizens, and developing/deploying new standards to improve SQDC
• Lead and self-develop new processes/repairs solutions and deploy globally

Required Qualifications​

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college (OR a High School Diploma / GED with relevant working experience in Wind industry)
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time, which includes international travel and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

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Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent
• Wind Service troubleshooting & maintenance hand-on experience
• REDP (Renewable Energy Development Program), RELP (Renewable Energy Leadership Program), FEP (Field Engineering Program) graduate (GE Employee's only)
• Blade Repair Engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Proficiency in technical writing and process documentation
• Project coordination / Change Management / Influencing / Leadership skills
• Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision, strong safety conscious
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Lean, Six Sigma certification or equivalent quality certification
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Valid Class B driver’s license

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: