.Job title: Wind Technical ManagerLocation: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)The Green Recruitment Company is looking for a Wind Technical Lead to join a global IPP with a presence in over 10 countries.Role Overview:Reporting to the Head of Engineering the chosen professional will play a pivotal role in providing technical support to local project teams and corporate business assurance across all aspects related to wind asset engineering and technology.- Head the wind engineering and technology domain within the Engineering function, addressing business requirements for assets at various stages (development, construction, and operations), as well as M&A opportunities.- Develop, implement, and uphold management processes, guidelines, and standards related to wind engineering and turbine engineering, ensuring strict adherence to these processes.- Recruit, nurture, retain, and lead a high-performing team of wind experts.- Offer technical support to country and corporate teams throughout all project lifecycle phases.- Proactively share knowledge and experiences with other departments across the organization.- Enhance business understanding and capabilities in turbine health monitoring, predictive maintenance, and diagnostics.- Serve as the central coordinator for wind engineering and turbine-related issues.- Assist in turbine selection for development projects, evaluating turbine technology and site suitability.- Act as the technical lead for turbine supply, service, and maintenance negotiation and procurement.- Define standards and scope for turbine inspection and commissioning reviews during project delivery.- Support Asset Management in reviewing turbine performance during the early phase of project operation.- Lead technical due diligence for wind operational projects and contribute to risk and opportunity assessments for potential acquisitions.- Develop DEVEX, CAPEX, and OPEX assumptions.Key Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:- Possess a degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering or an equivalent discipline.- Demonstrate proven experience and expertise in wind turbines acquired through working on operational renewable power projects.- Encouraged experience in team management.- In-depth knowledge of wind turbines and subsystems.- Detailed familiarity with wind turbine suppliers and models.- Understanding of certification, suitability, and fatigue modelling.- Experience in negotiating turbine supply and service agreements.- Familiarity with SCADA monitoring software and third-party data analytics tools.- Experience with vibration-based condition monitoring.- Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.- Excellent communication skills, including building relationships across diverse cultures.- Flexibility and openness to new ways of working.- Strong drive for results, setting challenging goals and exceeding them.- Fluent English speaker
