Senior Blade Engineer
Jordbruk, energi och miljö · Förnybar energi · Solenergi · Vindkraft
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Vattenfall seeks a Senior Blade Engineer in Kolding, Denmark, to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of rotor systems across their operational wind portfolio. This role involves fleet-wide asset management, technical problem-solving, and influencing maintenance strategies and technology adoption. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience in the wind energy industry.
Ansvarsområden
- Define technical requirements for blade inspections, repairs, monitoring systems, and maintenance activities
- Assess technical risks and support data-driven decision-making across the fleet
- Optimize maintenance strategies and asset management plans
- Maintain blade-related OPEX assumptions, budgets, and cost models
- Support supplier selection, contract development, and technical performance evaluations
- Lead technical investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for blade and rotor-related failures and performance issues
- Evaluate, test, and implement innovative technologies including inspection and repair solutions
- Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
Krav
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Wind Energy, or a related discipline
- Significant experience within the wind energy industry, preferably covering multiple stages of the blade lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, inspection, repair, and operations
- Strong knowledge of blade degradation mechanisms, structural integrity, inspection methodologies, and repair techniques
- Experience in leading technical investigations and Root Cause Analyses
- The ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in working effectively across multidisciplinary teams and influencing technical decisions
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Offshore wind experience
- Experience developing or blade maintenance strategies
- Experience with structural health monitoring systems
- The ability to adapt effectively to changing operational environments, procedures, and digital tools
- Familiarity with IEC standards relevant to blades and rotor systems
- Experience working with OEMs, service providers, certification bodies, and other technical stakeholders
Förmåner
- Influence blade reliability and innovation across a large and diverse renewable energy portfolio
- Take a key expert role within Offshore Engineering and contribute to strategic technical decisions
- Work with some of the industry's most challenging blade and rotor-related topics
- Collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across Europe
- Develop your technical expertise and professional network in a growing renewable energy business
- Enjoy attractive employment conditions and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
- Knowledge sharing is fundamental to how we work. Our "Ask & Share" culture encourages collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
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Senior
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Kolding, Denmark
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