Service Specialist

Role:

Location: Chennai

Exp: 5-10 years

Job purpose

As Sales Engineer Upgrades Loads (m/f/d) your target is to simulate the site-specific benefit of our upgrade portfolio, while verifying the structural integrity (mechanical loads) of the installed wind turbines. To do so, you will work in a global and cross-functional team and be the interface between customers, the various Service regions and headquarter functions such as Engineering Load Department and have a direct impact on our business success.  

Key accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• •       Re-assessing existing/planned wind farms with an internal tool chain confirming the compatibility of certain upgrades and the turbine specific structural integrity
• •       This task includes assessment of site-specific wind conditions (Wind & site recheck), application of mechanical load mitigation strategies, running bucket approaches, assessing the possibility for lifetime extension, approval processes and writing reports  
• •       Support the upgrades sales by creating benefit calculations, driving validation campaigns and initiate the implementation of upgrades
• •       Work together with our global service regions and our after sales colleagues to convince customers and their stakeholders such as grid operators or authorities and enable a successful product sale
• •       Have a measurable impact on the business performance of the global Service business unit
• •       Build up a large network within the company and the industry to be up to date on new technological developments
• •       Represent the team in strategic discussions and development decision meetings

Career / Job experience

• Completed university studies in the field of Engineering (B.E or equivalent) or a Business/Economics degree with a strong technical background
• •       5 to 10 years of experience in wind & site assessments, mechanical loads department or equal technical service organisations in the wind energy industry
• •       Highly analytical with a holistic approach and strong problem solving skills
• •       Self-driven, focused and pragmatic with demonstrated ability to bring topics to success in a complex environment
• •       Optionally Know-how in wind turbine technology (site assessment, wind turbine control, load calculation, aerodynamics, etc.)
• •       Optionally WindPRO and Python experience
• •       Fluent in English, while German would be an advantage

Education and qualification :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management or related field
• Excellent Communication skills
• wind & site assessments, mechanical loads department or equal technical service organisations in the wind energy industry

Personal profile / Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Good team player
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to deal with unexpected difficulties
• Strong technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Word and Excel
• Member of global teams, ability to work independently
• Good comprehensive skills