O&M Site Manager - Thor Offshore Windfarm
Thorsminde, 82, DK, 6990 Holstebro, 82, DK, 7500
RWE Renewables Denmark A/S
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
RWE is looking for an experienced O&M Site Manager to lead the site-based operations organisation at Thor Offshore Wind Farm. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of the 1 GW wind farm, including its onshore and offshore substations connected to the Energinet transmission system. You will lead a multidisciplinary operations organisation and play a central role in preparing Thor for the transition from the initial OEM service and warranty period to long-term owner-led operations. The role reports to the General Manager for Thor.
- Lead the day-to-day operations organisation, including three Team Leads, two technician teams and a transmission team responsible for the transmission assets, as well as coordinating external service providers.
- Take overall responsibility for safe, compliant, economical and uninterrupted operations, ensuring adherence to internal requirements, applicable regulations and RWE’s HSE standards and Zero Incident Policy.
- Work closely with the site-based Asset Integrity team and take responsibility for the O&M facilities and logistics setup required to support safe and effective offshore operations.
- Prepare the organisation during the first two years to take over wind turbine service and maintenance activities following the OEM service and warranty period.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in line with the overall strategy of the RWE Offshore Fleet, setting short-, medium- and long-term operational targets and ensuring their achievement.
- Own the general site and logistics budget, oversee operational performance reporting and contribute to the financial performance reporting of the wind farm.
- Maximise production by ensuring effective maintenance, troubleshooting and monitoring activities, while ensuring that all work is appropriately documented in SAP PM/MM.
- Lead and develop the operations team in line with RWE leadership values, fostering an open, constructive and consistent working environment with a strong focus on safety and operational performance.
- A completed engineering degree or qualification as a state-certified technical engineer.
- At least eight years of relevant experience within offshore wind, power generation or a transmission company.
- Strong knowledge of offshore wind farm organisation and operations, ideally combined with experience in owner operations and HV transmission assets.
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams across multiple organisational levels, combined with strong organisational and planning skills.
- Strong technical and commercial understanding of power plant operations, together with knowledge of offshore-specific areas such as logistics.
- A strong commitment to occupational safety and environmental standards, with experience implementing relevant HSE requirements in an operational environment.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant national and international technical norms and standards, combined with a solution-oriented and decisive approach.
- As this is a site-based role, you are expected to work on site for a minimum of four days per week, with flexibility to travel to site at other times when required.
RWE is building Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm. Thor offshore wind farm (TOWF) will be built 22 kilometres off the coast of Thorsminde with a capacity of more than 1 GW. 72 units of Siemens Gamesa’s flagship SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbines are planned to be installed. Once fully operational in 2027, Thor will produce green electricity to more than 1 million Danish households.
Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 94010, application period: 06/12/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Magnus Aarenstrup
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Thor will be located approximately 22 kilometres off the coast of Thorsminde on the west coast of Jutland. With a planned capacity of more than 1 GW and 72 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbines, it is being developed as Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. Once fully operational in 2027, Thor is expected to generate green electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of more than one million Danish households.
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