Site Operations Manager

Do you want to lead high-performance offshore wind operations at the forefront of the energy transition? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Site Operations Manager to join our Renewable Wind Project Offshore services team based in the UK.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World. With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Wind energy is essential to a low-carbon future. We design and build advanced Offshore and Onshore Wind technologies, as well as high-performing Wind Turbine Blades, to capture the power of nature and turn it into progress.

Let’s Talk about the Role. The Site Operations Manager will lead the operational execution of offshore wind service activities, driving high-performance delivery across safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets. You will serve as the primary operational leader for our site maintenance activities, ensuring our offshore windfarms operate at peak performance. You will champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement, acting as the key point of contact for our customers while mentoring and developing a high-performing technical team. By integrating LEAN principles and fostering strong collaborative partnerships, you will ensure our projects meet rigorous production-based availability goals and contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Leading operational teams based at wind farms and on service operation vessels to ensure safe, high-quality maintenance delivery.
• Driving the Production Based Availability operational plan to maximize energy output and customer synergy.
• Building a culture of continuous improvement by implementing LEAN principles and retaining high-quality operational knowledge.
• Collaborating with customer representatives as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operations and reporting.
• Developing your team through recruitment support, competency development, and ongoing performance coaching.
• Improving service delivery processes and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and site reliability.

Special Role Requirements: Ability and willingness to work offshore as required.

Skills for Success: You should be a motivated, results-oriented leader with:

• A formal education in an engineering discipline or a professional technical apprenticeship with extensive professional experience is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
• The ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a complex, global environment.
• High capability with software (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other cloud-based platforms).
• The capability to analyze and resolve operational challenges in a structured, data-driven manner.
• An understanding of offshore wind maintenance operations and associated technical service processes.
• An expertise in project management, including resource planning, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• A keen interest in driving safety, quality, and performance excellence.

Where and how you'll work: This is a permanent position based in our Port of Tyne (South Shields) office.

Our Culture: Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

We're determined to be the best place to grow. We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity: We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.