What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Controller position at Siemens Gamesa?
A Snapshot of Your Day
The Production Controller will be based onshore in our customer’s Operations and Maintenance facility in Norfolk, Virginia working to support the Offshore Operations of the Coastal Virginia Commercial Project (176 x SG14-222 Direct Drive turbines).
Production Controllers work a shift pattern (e.g., 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off) providing 24/7/365 coverage to meet the demanding scheduled and often unscheduled site requirements. The role reports into the Deputy Operations Manager on the site.
The Production Controller monitors and drives technical performance of the Wind Farm, controls access to the Wind Turbine Generators (“WTG”), supports our Global Monitoring team in reactive responses to WTG alarms, and provides remote support to the Offshore workforce working within the windfarm.
Once the project is fully ramped up the Production Controller role may be assigned shift delegations onboard our Service Offshore Vessel, living and working offshore with our field team.
How You’ll Make An Impact
We are the ones pioneering Offshore Wind within the United States. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing team within a dynamic business, delivering innovation to the renewable energy sector.
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/Benefits
The Production Controller will be based onshore in our customer’s Operations and Maintenance facility in Norfolk, Virginia working to support the Offshore Operations of the Coastal Virginia Commercial Project (176 x SG14-222 Direct Drive turbines).
Production Controllers work a shift pattern (e.g., 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off) providing 24/7/365 coverage to meet the demanding scheduled and often unscheduled site requirements. The role reports into the Deputy Operations Manager on the site.
The Production Controller monitors and drives technical performance of the Wind Farm, controls access to the Wind Turbine Generators (“WTG”), supports our Global Monitoring team in reactive responses to WTG alarms, and provides remote support to the Offshore workforce working within the windfarm.
Once the project is fully ramped up the Production Controller role may be assigned shift delegations onboard our Service Offshore Vessel, living and working offshore with our field team.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Support delivery of Health, Safety and Environmental targets ensuring compliance with, and continuous improvement of, the business management systems and practices. This role will be responsible for safely delivering remote operations offshore.
- Provide 24/7 Monitoring of all wind farm alarms. Fault Response and Remote Diagnosis on Wind Turbine Generator (“WTG”) alarms.
- Planning and preparation of work packages for emergent troubleshooting. Transmittal of troubleshooting advice/guidance to Offshore Service troubleshooting teams.
- Remote orientation of WTG to prepare WTG for service access (Service Operation Vessel Approach Processes).
- Working with Subject Matter Experts within our global organization to help rectify and ensure compliance of WTG/SCADA systems within the NERC Requirements framework.
- Drive technical availability, preparing and auditing monthly performance reports.
- Proven track record in compliance with HS&E policies and procedures. Ability to influence, particularly around safety, to gain commitment to deliver business objectives.
- Possession of a technical background (engineering, maintenance or operational) combined with demonstrable understanding of commercial operations.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate effectively, with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience and capability with systems such as Microsoft Office, Maintenance Management systems, data logging and networking systems.
- Strong numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail. Confidence to make decisions based on incomplete information.
- Not required, but good to have experience of Wind Turbine/Power Plant (or equivalent process) operations within the power generation (or similar industries), experience of working offshore, and Maritime operations knowledge.
We are the ones pioneering Offshore Wind within the United States. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing team within a dynamic business, delivering innovation to the renewable energy sector.
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/Benefits
- 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
