Lead Engineer - Mechanical
Saur Energy International · Location, WV · 3 wk ago
Full-time
Responsibilities
- Serve as the regional mechanical engineering authority for APAC, supporting turbine reliability, performance, and lifecycle optimization
- Lead technical investigations, root cause analyses, and resolution of complex mechanical issues across the fleet
- Provide proficiency in drivetrain systems, hydraulics, bearings, bolted connections, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment
- Analyze operational, condition monitoring, and inspection data to identify reliability risks and improvement opportunities
- Support continuous improvement, cost-out, and availability enhancement initiatives through data-driven engineering solutions
- Partner with Service, Construction, R&D, and global engineering teams to develop and implement sustainable technical solutions
- Act as the key regional interface for technical escalations, customer discussions, and cross-functional collaboration
- Prepare and review engineering assessments, inspection reports, root cause analyses, technical memos, and serious incident investigations
- Translate technical challenges into business cases that support strategic decision-making and asset optimization
- Oversee technical projects and engineering change initiatives that improve fleet reliability, safety, and customer value
- Contribute to risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety expectations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's / master's degree in mechanical / Similar engineering discipline
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience within the wind energy industry
- Solid knowledge of mechanical and drivetrain systems, reliability engineering, and condition monitoring systems
- Experience in technical investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Project management experience
- Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certification
Competencies
- Demonstrated experience in wind turbine operations, maintenance, reliability engineering, or lifecycle management
- Solid technical knowledge of mechanical systems, including drivetrains, bearings, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment
- Experience in diagnosing problems, root cause analysis (RCA), condition monitoring, and data-driven problem-solving
- Ability to interpret operational, inspection, and condition monitoring data to identify risks and improvement opportunities
- Solid stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across regional and global teams
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear reports, recommendations, and business cases
- Solid, structured approach with a continuous improvement and customer-focused approach
- Knowledge of safety standards, risk management, and engineering governance within industrial or renewable energy environments