Senior Wind O&M Advisor – WTG Asset Management

About the job

About Our Client:

Our client is one of Asia’s leading renewable energy IPP companies, with a growing portfolio of utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS assets across the region. Their flagship onshore wind farm is an aging, multi-turbine fleet that demands a truly expert hand: someone who can drive asset life-extension, challenge OEM recommendations with confidence, and build the next generation of in-house O&M capability on the ground.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hands-On Technical Leadership & Turbine Inspections

• Personally perform or lead turbine inspections: tower climbs, blade assessments, drivetrain checks, and condition-monitoring evaluations – not just manage from an office
• Lead Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring faults, SCADA alarms, and performance degradation; identify systemic issues and implement durable corrective actions
• Diagnose and resolve complex WTG issues, particularly on Vestas onshore wind platforms, drawing on direct hands-on experience rather than relying solely on OEM guidance
• Coordinate major component replacements (MCR), blade repairs, and structural interventions across the aging fleet.

2. Asset Life-Extension & Aging Fleet Strategy

• Develop and own a comprehensive life-extension strategy encompassing structural integrity, component obsolescence, reliability improvements, and end-of-design-life planning
• Define long-term maintenance philosophies (corrective, preventive, predictive) aligned with Good Wind Farm Operations Practice and tailored to an aging fleet
• Manage the critical spares strategy: preferred suppliers, lead times, and obsolescence risk mitigation
• Identify and evaluate repowering, retrofitting, and upgrade opportunities that extend asset life and improve capacity factors.

3. OEM Governance & Contract Management

• Lead all commercial and technical interactions with OEMs (particularly Vestas) and third-party contractors, reviewing performance, managing disputes, and holding service providers to their contractual obligations
• Challenge OEM recommendations with technical rigour; bring independent expertise and industry benchmarks to warranty claims, scope negotiations, and performance reviews
• Develop a credible blueprint for transitioning site maintenance from OEM-led contracts to a self-performed, in-house model
• Leverage a strong third-party vendor network to deliver competitive, cost-effective solutions when OEM routes are slow or suboptimal
• Support the Owner’s Representative on budget planning, cost benchmarking, and O&M cost optimisation.

4. Performance Analytics & Digital Tools

• Conduct in-depth SCADA and energy yield analysis to identify underperforming turbines, recurring fault patterns, and generation improvement opportunities
• Evaluate and support implementation of CMS, performance diagnostics, and digital O&M tools to increase availability and capacity factor
• Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance dashboards for monitoring contractor obligations and turbine-level performance.

5. Onsite Mentorship & Capability Building

• Serve as the primary technical mentor for the local asset management team, designing and delivering hands-on training in WTG mechanics, inspection techniques, SCADA analysis, and performance management
• Act as a genuine culture-setter: instil high standards, technical curiosity, and professional pride, building the team’s confidence to operate with increasing independence
• Advise site leadership on development plans, skills-gap assessments, and training roadmaps to reduce long-term dependence on external expertise.

6. Safety Leadership

• Champion a proactive, non-negotiable safety culture, leading by personal example in every inspection, intervention, and training session
• Drive strict compliance with safety management systems, working-at-height protocols, and high-voltage best practices
• Continuously improve safety procedures, risk assessments, and emergency response protocols.

7. Development Project Support

• Provide O&M and lifecycle-cost input for new wind development projects, covering WTG selection, site layout, access, logistics, and long-term maintainability.

Candidate Profile:

Technical Experience

• 15+ years of hands-on wind power operations, maintenance, and/or engineering, with a track record of direct technical problem-solving rather than project management alone
• Deep practical knowledge of WTG mechanics: gearboxes, main bearings, pitch and yaw systems, electrical systems, and controls; direct experience on Vestas onshore wind platforms is strongly preferred
• Proven experience with aging or legacy wind fleets: blade repair, major component replacement, end-of-warranty strategy, and obsolescence management
• Strong RCA capability, able to resolve recurring faults, unexplained performance loss, and SCADA anomalies through systematic investigation
• Physically fit and willing to personally climb turbine towers and carry out hands-on inspections; this is a non-negotiable expectation of the role.

OEM & Contract Management

• Extensive experience managing O&M contracts with Tier-1 OEMs (Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE, Enercon), including performance governance, warranty management, and dispute resolution
• The technical confidence and commercial backbone to challenge OEM recommendations and defend the asset owner’s interests in contract discussions
• A clear, credible blueprint for transitioning a site from OEM-managed maintenance to a self-performed, in-house O&M model.

Commercial Acumen & Problem-Solving

• Evaluates technical decisions through a commercial lens: downtime cost, contractor performance, ROI, and lifecycle economics
• Resourceful and inventive, able to develop practical workarounds and performance upgrades when standard OEM procedures fall short
• A strong network of third-party vendors, independent specialists, and spare-parts suppliers active in Asia Pacific wind O&M.

Leadership & People

• A strong, decisive personality who drives strict accountability from contractors, while remaining enthusiastic, approachable, and genuinely invested in team development
• Experienced in designing and delivering on-the-job training for local O&M teams
• A true safety champion who leads by example and treats safety culture as a personal responsibility.

Location & Availability

• Must be willing to spend significant, continuous periods on-site; this role requires a genuine physical presence at the wind farm, not periodic visits

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline
• GWO Basic Safety Training or equivalent working-at-height certifications
• Professional certifications in asset management (IAM, ISO 55000) are an advantage.