Senior Lead Installation Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in wind turbine installation, mechanical and electrical installation practices, technical issue explanation and resolution, and Installation red flag review programs.
• Project Leadership: Provide technical installation leadership and support for new unit and Repower projects.
• Fleet Support: Provide installation technical support across the full fleet of installation projects by guiding Installation Leads, Site Managers, and Project Managers on installation-related matters.
• Flexibility: Support active projects as needed during weekends and holidays.

Repower Specific Scope

• Generator Lifecycle Management: Oversee end-to-end generator rebuild processes in the field, ensuring technical integrity and adherence to engineering specifications for all electrical work and critical measurements.
• Operational Oversight: Provide technical leadership and support for rebuild projects, ensuring all activities align with project timelines and quality standards.
• Contractor & Manpower Coordination: Manage contractor crews and labor allocation to ensure operational pace meets project milestones.
• Logistics & Resource Planning: Coordinate project logistics, including equipment mobilization and the transport of components between field sites and repair shops.
• Procurement & Financial Stewardship: Manage the requisition process for contractors, heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts, trucking), and external generator services. Facilitate the creation of parts lists, ensuring long-lead items are ordered 6–12 months in advance and sourcing local support for unexpected material needs.
• Quality Assurance & Reporting: Ensure the completeness and accuracy of project documentation. Oversee the tracking of assets to/from the site, including the implementation of GE ID tagging, and maintain comprehensive records of rebuilds and electrical testing within project management systems (e.g., Box, iAuditor).
• Process Standardization: Continuously update technical documentation and iAuditor workflows as new processes are identified to drive repeatability and operational excellence.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all shop environments are established in full compliance with safety protocols, including the provision of required signage, first aid resources, and the proactive resolution of site-specific safety concerns.
• Project Monitoring: Manage multiple concurrent projects, maintaining 24/7 operational readiness where required and serving as the primary point of contact for the duration of the project.

Training, Standardization, and Field Capability Development

• Maintain consistent installation training practices across field teams to ensure alignment with company expectations and field execution standards.
• Prioritize training and field support around the core operational pillars of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Mentor and train Installation Leads as required to strengthen technical capability and execution consistency.
• Support updates to installation technical training materials and programs.
• Share installation processes and best practices related to established expectations and requirements.
• Drive lessons learned across the installation organization to improve repeatability, reduce cost of quality, and strengthen field performance.
• Support implementation of digitally enabled technicians.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• Drive lean initiatives within the installation scope.
• Drive EHS and Safety initiatives within the installation scope.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in root cause analysis activities in partnership with engineering.
• Support and consult with new product installation and engineering teams on new product design initiatives.
• Collaborate with documentation team to develop and revise technical installation documentation on an ongoing basis.

Project Readiness and Governance

• Organize and chair Pre-Installation Meetings.
• Drive submission and resolution of installation Service Now cases.
• Review unit bill of materials with project engineering and sourcing for complex configuration projects.

Cross-Functional Support

• Review project installation document folders.
• Provide consultation on installation cost-out activities.
• Serve as a consultant to the Installation Tooling Engineering team.