[Hiring] Resource Manager @GE Vernova

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Resource Manager for the U.S. East Coast Offshore Wind Region. The successful candidate will have a solution-oriented mindset and a result delivery style. Strong communication and listening skills with the team are essential. You can identify resourcing challenges from various forms of feedback and see them through to a standardized solution. With excellent attention to detail, structure, and organizational skills, you can apply a proactive problem-solving view on resourcing requirements and take the initiative to deliver efficient outcomes. You have a safety-conscious mindset and can build trust and steer by influence to form strong relationships and team ethos. You have a project-oriented mindset and understand that good results are achieved in collaboration with internal and external parties.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Site Operations, you will enable the organization through resourcing activities and line management of Technicians that enable high performance delivery of SQDC targets in collaboration with our customers.

Primary location will be Remote or at the U.S. East Coast Offshore Wind Regional Office in East Greenwich, RI, with some travel to our customers Operations & Maintenance buildings in RI and MA.

Responsibilities

• Recruit the GE technical resources for the windfarms to develop a squad-centric mentality.
• Evaluate the demand vs. capacity and ensure availability of internal or external competent resources to meet requirements.
• Ensure that a structured plan for technician development is ready for the recruitment process.
• Establish business-aligned processes and procedures that meet the needs of the windfarms.
• Coordinate with the training center to ensure course availability and planning is in place for the technicians.
• Work with the Site Operations teams to facilitate On the Job Learning for the windfarm Technicians.
• Coordinate and perform administrative activities as per relevant service processes, including tracking resource levels and productivity, evaluating planned technician levels and capacities, establishing requisitions, documentation requirements, and managing availability.
• Lead the windfarm resourcing planning, coordinating with internal and external partners to obtain the skills and capabilities required to deliver the operational plan.
• Work with the customer to facilitate transparency of resourcing plans and challenges.
• Release the rotation resourcing plans in alignment with the Site Operations management team, to ensure consistency of resources and maintaining a squad-based mentality.
• Lead the continual improvement culture within your area of responsibility, ensuring that high-quality knowledge is retained and improved, and facilitating feedback to required stakeholders across the business.
• Lead issue resolution, process & quality improvements, and business initiatives with other departments.
• Lead the recruitment and talent development model to ensure continual improvement and progression for high performing technical and non-technical Operational roles.
• Arrange Authorization panels and approve technician competence development.
• Support the establishment of the competency framework and Safe System of Work governance processes.
• Support the development and continual improvement of Standard Operation Procedures.

Travel Expectations

• The role will be predominantly based remotely and at the U.S. East Coast Offshore Regional Office in East Greenwich, RI.
• The role requires international travel.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional education in an administrative discipline with extensive people management experience or at least 4 years’ experience leading or managing others.
• Capable of working offshore at site operational wind farms.
• Significant experience of offshore wind, onshore wind, or power plant maintenance operations.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment, with remote teams as a strong team player who can enable change and get work over the line.

Requirements

• Fluency in English language.
• Proven offshore wind, onshore wind, power plant experience or experience in a related discipline.
• High motivation level; self-starter with strong leadership and communication skills.
• High capability with Microsoft Software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems in a structured manner.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects.
• Established project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading technician teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.