Blade Repair Project Manager
SkySpecs, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Blade Engineer Project Manager
SkySpecs is simplifying renewable energy asset management by offering purpose-built technologies and services that help our customers deliver industry-leading productivity, efficiency, and returns. Every day we help our customers unlock the power of their data so they can make confident, informed decisions. Our team brings deep industry experience and a willingness to get our hands dirty to first understand and then solve customer problems on the ground.
SkySpecs launched the world's first completely autonomous blade inspection product in 2016 with a custom-designed drone system. Since then, SkySpecs has inspected over 160,000 wind turbines in over 31 countries, becoming the world leader in understanding the health of turbine blades. Identifying issues with turbine blades is only the first step. In 2019, SkySpecs launched Horizon to be a platform for SkySpecs to offer a multi-layered solution for customers that includes: data collection, wind turbine blade engineering expertise, and a place for all stakeholders to collaborate to manage and analyze massive amounts of data, spot trends, and create plans for high-cost repair campaigns. Since 2021, SkySpecs acquired three companies specializing in wind turbine drivetrain monitoring, financial management and automated turbine data analytics and fleet optimization, further expanding our offering in the market. Ultimately, this will help reduce the cost and risk of operations for the industry.
What Will I Be Getting Myself Into?
SkySpecs will probably be unlike any place you've ever worked. The second you walk in the door (or log in, if you are remote), you will feel the high-energy environment filled with incredibly smart people solving hard problems. SkySpecs values collaboration, multidisciplinary problem solving, and a mantra of 'under-promise, over-deliver'. SkySpecs is at a critical growth period where there are endless opportunities to make an impact.
As a Blade Engineer Project Manager, You Will:
Learn and become an expert in Horizon software management and analytics
Ensure vendors are up to date on qualification requirements
Be responsible for RFP creation, execution and initial review
Schedule on project timing with vendor and customer
Work with finance to get PO's issued to the vendor
Review work logs, task status and campaign progress analytics to flag any major issues, overages, mistakes, etc
Track financials and ensure the project is not going over budget or over PO
Ensure updated estimates are requested and received when the scope changes drastically
Ensure the customer is receiving weekly updates via analytics or otherwise
Have weekly check in meetings with the vendor to ensure project is on track, address work log, financial, or other issues
Ensure analytics for repair campaign management is accurately providing campaign details to customers
Ensure the site manager is being communicated to and understands progress, swap outs, and any support needs necessary
Execute and manage repair report QC through SkySpecs repair QC process
Work with blade engineer on any technical issues, concerns or consultations
Work with blade engineer on repair campaign creation and priorities
Delivery End of Year Summary to the customer
Requirements of the Job:
At least 3 years of experience in blade maintenance management, blade repair execution, or other related job
At least 1 year of experience in project management, operations, logistics, or similar
Proficiency working in Microsoft Excel or Google sheets
Entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic, and flexibility. Must be able to handle high-level, long-term planning one moment and switch to fast-paced project execution the next
Must be comfortable making decisions independently and juggling multiple tasks with critical deadlines
Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, planning and communication skills; high attention to detail; consistent follow through; a stellar team player
Must be comfortable with ambiguity and fast, constant changes to "the plan" with the ability to adapt quickly and make it seem effortless
Must be able to manage competing interests while maintaining a sense of urgency and meet frequent short timelines, goals, and deadlines
Support ad-hoc project emergencies after hours or on rotation during weekends in the peak season
US based / Fluent in English
Ability to have flexibility throughout US time zones
Bonus Points For:
Customer service experience
Extensive wind turbine blade knowledge or blade engineering experience
Practical experience utilizing process control, logistics, quality, metrics tracking, or similar systems
Experience working with international customers and cross-cultural communications
Associate's degree or higher in project management, operations, logistics, or similar
Perks of the Job:
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Employer Sponsored Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance coverage
Employee Assistance Program available to you and your household
Retirement Savings Account
Unlimited PTO
Fully remote, in-person, or hybrid at the employee's discretion
If you require a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable laws to assist with the job applicable or pre-employment process, please direct inquiries to People & Culture at ask-people-culture@skyspecs.com
SkySpecs is simplifying renewable energy asset management by offering purpose-built technologies and services that help our customers deliver industry-leading productivity, efficiency, and returns. Every day we help our customers unlock the power of their data so they can make confident, informed decisions. Our team brings deep industry experience and a willingness to get our hands dirty to first understand and then solve customer problems on the ground.
SkySpecs launched the world's first completely autonomous blade inspection product in 2016 with a custom-designed drone system. Since then, SkySpecs has inspected over 160,000 wind turbines in over 31 countries, becoming the world leader in understanding the health of turbine blades. Identifying issues with turbine blades is only the first step. In 2019, SkySpecs launched Horizon to be a platform for SkySpecs to offer a multi-layered solution for customers that includes: data collection, wind turbine blade engineering expertise, and a place for all stakeholders to collaborate to manage and analyze massive amounts of data, spot trends, and create plans for high-cost repair campaigns. Since 2021, SkySpecs acquired three companies specializing in wind turbine drivetrain monitoring, financial management and automated turbine data analytics and fleet optimization, further expanding our offering in the market. Ultimately, this will help reduce the cost and risk of operations for the industry.
What Will I Be Getting Myself Into?
SkySpecs will probably be unlike any place you've ever worked. The second you walk in the door (or log in, if you are remote), you will feel the high-energy environment filled with incredibly smart people solving hard problems. SkySpecs values collaboration, multidisciplinary problem solving, and a mantra of 'under-promise, over-deliver'. SkySpecs is at a critical growth period where there are endless opportunities to make an impact.
As a Blade Engineer Project Manager, You Will:
Learn and become an expert in Horizon software management and analytics
Ensure vendors are up to date on qualification requirements
Be responsible for RFP creation, execution and initial review
Schedule on project timing with vendor and customer
Work with finance to get PO's issued to the vendor
Review work logs, task status and campaign progress analytics to flag any major issues, overages, mistakes, etc
Track financials and ensure the project is not going over budget or over PO
Ensure updated estimates are requested and received when the scope changes drastically
Ensure the customer is receiving weekly updates via analytics or otherwise
Have weekly check in meetings with the vendor to ensure project is on track, address work log, financial, or other issues
Ensure analytics for repair campaign management is accurately providing campaign details to customers
Ensure the site manager is being communicated to and understands progress, swap outs, and any support needs necessary
Execute and manage repair report QC through SkySpecs repair QC process
Work with blade engineer on any technical issues, concerns or consultations
Work with blade engineer on repair campaign creation and priorities
Delivery End of Year Summary to the customer
Requirements of the Job:
At least 3 years of experience in blade maintenance management, blade repair execution, or other related job
At least 1 year of experience in project management, operations, logistics, or similar
Proficiency working in Microsoft Excel or Google sheets
Entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic, and flexibility. Must be able to handle high-level, long-term planning one moment and switch to fast-paced project execution the next
Must be comfortable making decisions independently and juggling multiple tasks with critical deadlines
Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, planning and communication skills; high attention to detail; consistent follow through; a stellar team player
Must be comfortable with ambiguity and fast, constant changes to "the plan" with the ability to adapt quickly and make it seem effortless
Must be able to manage competing interests while maintaining a sense of urgency and meet frequent short timelines, goals, and deadlines
Support ad-hoc project emergencies after hours or on rotation during weekends in the peak season
US based / Fluent in English
Ability to have flexibility throughout US time zones
Bonus Points For:
Customer service experience
Extensive wind turbine blade knowledge or blade engineering experience
Practical experience utilizing process control, logistics, quality, metrics tracking, or similar systems
Experience working with international customers and cross-cultural communications
Associate's degree or higher in project management, operations, logistics, or similar
Perks of the Job:
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Employer Sponsored Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance coverage
Employee Assistance Program available to you and your household
Retirement Savings Account
Unlimited PTO
Fully remote, in-person, or hybrid at the employee's discretion
If you require a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable laws to assist with the job applicable or pre-employment process, please direct inquiries to People & Culture at ask-people-culture@skyspecs.com