HV Technical Leader

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HV Technical Leader guiding technical teams and commissioning high-voltage systems across offshore wind projects. Driving safety, reliability, issue resolution, and project readiness.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team of 5–10 Technical Support Engineers specialized in HV systems
  • Set priorities, balance workload, plan resources, and define technical development plans
  • Align team resources with project deadlines and KPI targets
  • Define and align internal processes across the Technical Support team
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring
  • Act as the highest commissioning technical authority and primary escalation point for HV-related issues
  • Lead technical investigations and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Suppliers, and Field Operations
  • Support project preparation, including procedures, commissioning plans, tools, spares, readiness reviews, and test plan validation
  • Oversee investigations of non-conformities, defects, and reliability issues; manage defects and PACs
  • Capture and deploy technical lessons learned across the fleet
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, reliability, productivity, digitalization, and data analytics
  • Standardize commissioning methodologies, troubleshooting processes, and technical documentation
  • Support engineering during NPI commissioning processes and prepare onshore and offshore commissioning protocols
  • Represent Commissioning in technical reviews with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Promote EHS culture and compliance with electrical safety, LOTO, switching protocols, and Electrical Safety Management Plans

Requirements:

  • Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Fluent English required
  • Additional languages such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese are a plus
  • Extensive experience in wind turbine commissioning, technical support, or operations in the wind energy industry
  • Strong expertise in HV electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear and protection systems, cable systems, grid connection and energization processes, HV switching operations, high voltage power distribution, and electrical drive trains
  • Proven experience supporting commissioning or operation of offshore wind farms
  • Previous experience leading technical investigations, complex troubleshooting activities, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated systems thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to assess tradeoffs, assess risk, and optimize results
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams of 5+ engineers or technical workstreams
  • Experience with design or commissioning of HV transformers, MV switchgear, power converters, and PM generators
  • Experience with commissioning procedures, electrical testing and diagnostics, and quality tools (8D, SIPOC, FMEA)
  • Strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to set vision and lead a team to successful outcomes

Benefits:

  • Relocation Assistance Provided: No