WTG Technical Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead WTG technology screening and concept definition, including turbine ratings, rotor diameter, drivetrain selection, and power/thrust curves, to support site definition, permitting, and early-stage business case development.
• Develop and manage Employer’s Requirements and detailed technical specifications for the WTG package, covering execution, performance, and long-term operational needs.
• Conduct and oversee technical design reviews of WTG supplier documentation across mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements, international standards, and certification criteria.
• Drive engineering cost–benefit analyses to optimize turbine selection and micro-siting, focusing on AEP maximization, reliability, and LCoE reduction.
• Define and manage technical interfaces with foundations, electrical systems (HV/MV, SCADA), and marine operations to ensure seamless package integration.
• Ensure quality assurance across design documentation, analytical models, manufacturing, and site execution, including completeness of as-built documentation.
• Support procurement and contract management by preparing technical specifications (e.g. TSA, SMA), evaluating bids, and providing expert input during tendering and negotiations.
• Oversee manufacturing, FAT, and pre-assembly port activities, ensuring safe, feasible, and technically compliant handling, storage, and marshalling operations.
• Manage installation, commissioning, and energization activities, including approval of procedures, resolution of NCRs, and technical issue troubleshooting through to handover.
• Enable smooth O&M integration, supporting performance verification, SCADA and condition monitoring setup, and early-life operational analysis to improve reliability and reduce OPEX.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on technical experience in the wind industry, with deep specialization in offshore wind turbine technology.
• Expert-level knowledge of WTG systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic), including troubleshooting, pre-assembly logistics, commissioning, and operational support.
• Practical experience using aero-elastic load simulation tools (e.g. Bladed, HAWC2, FLEX5) for turbine design, load assessment, and interface validation.
• Working knowledge of foundation design and analysis tools (e.g. SACS, SESAM, PLAXIS) to support technical interface management and design verification.
• Strong capability in technical analysis, design optimization, and complex problem-solving across the full asset lifecycle—from development through operations.
• Solid understanding of industry standards, certification, and safety requirements, including IEC standards, GWO training, and engagement with certification bodies (DNV, TÜV, LR, etc.).
• Experience bridging technical, commercial, and contractual requirements, supporting tendering, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Ability to operate both independently as a subject matter expert and collaboratively within multidisciplinary, international project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Proactive, detail-oriented leader with strong project planning, reporting, and interpersonal skills, fluent in spoken and written English.