Vestas

Site Supervisor (m/f/d) Main Components

Join Vestas in Kassel or Hannover as a Site Supervisor for main wind turbine components. Lead service teams, coordinate on-site operations, and ensure smooth repairs. Benefit from permanent contracts, company car, training, and work-life balance in a global wind energy leader.

Vestas

Company Overview

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Aarhus, Denmark

1945

Over 17,000 employees globally (source: vestas.com). Revenue of €2 billion in 2024 (source: vestas.com).

What They Do

Vestas specializes exclusively in wind energy technology, focusing on both onshore and offshore wind turbines. The company has no involvement in solar energy, energy storage, hydrogen, or grid solutions, apart from software integrated into the turbines (source: vestas.com). Their core products include three platforms: EnVentus, 4 MW, and 2 MW models, which collectively have an installed capacity of 170 GW worldwide. Vestas also offers refurbished turbines for cost-reduced projects, including delivery, transport, and installation (source: us.vestas.com). Their services include lifecycle maintenance for 159 GW and over 56,000 turbines, with more than 12,000 technicians in 71 countries, as well as digital tools like VestasOnline and Scipher analytics platform (source: vestas.com). Target markets span utilities, independent power producers, and developers in 85 countries, making Vestas a leading player in the industry with the largest fleet of turbines (over 82,000) (source: vestas.com).

Projects & References

Vestas has a strong track record, including the early Tunø Knob offshore wind farm, which had a total capacity of 5 MW in Denmark in the early 1990s and demonstrated a 15% higher yield than onshore projects (source: vestas.com). In North America, Vestas operates projects like Rocky Hollow Wind, supported by 1,680 technicians and 24/7 monitoring from Oregon (source: rockyhollowwind.com). Vestas also supplies turbines for high-capacity projects, where the V236-15.0 MW model represents a 500-fold capacity increase from the 30 kW prototype from 1979 (source: vestas.com). The company has established partnerships with utilities and developers in 85 countries, which includes a $2 billion USD expenditure on the supply chain in 2024 (source: us.vestas.com). Geographically, Vestas operates in 85 countries with production in Denmark and the USA (Colorado), and is expanding its services in 71-78 countries (source: rockyhollowwind.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years (2024-2025), Vestas has advanced its V236-15.0 MW turbine to first power production, highlighting the software-driven evolution from 30 kW in 1979 (source: vestas.com). The company reported over 49,000 MW installed in the USA/Canada and a $2 billion USD expenditure on the supply chain in 2024, underscoring their market dominance (source: us.vestas.com). Technology blogs have detailed advancements in modularization, high-capacity factor turbines, and revenue maximization under fixed-price agreements, but no new contracts, acquisitions, or funding rounds have been reported (source: vestas.com). A 75-year brand video celebrated milestones up to 2020, but no new awards or certifications have been noted after 2023 (source: video.vestas.com).

Working There

Vestas offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, installation, service (over 12,000 technicians globally, 1,680+ in North America, 5,000+ in the USA), software development, digital analytics, operations, and supply chain, with ongoing hiring for onshore growth (source: vestas.com). Active hiring is taking place in Aarhus (HQ, Denmark), Portland OR (US HQ, monitoring), Houston TX, Boston MA, Colorado factories, and field sites in 71 countries (source: us.vestas.com). The culture emphasizes safety as a top priority, rapid innovation with weekly software rollouts, data-driven decisions from a fleet of over 56,000 turbines, and collaboration with partners and customers (source: vestas.com). Documented benefits include career growth in sustainable energy, with structures for 24/7 operational support suggesting robust training and job security (source: vestas.com).


Last updated on May 19, 2026 | Report an issue

Job Description

As the global leader in wind energy, we work every day to make the world more sustainable. With us, you will not only find meaningful work, but also many opportunities for personal and professional development.

You can expect a varied job with responsibility in an environment that combines innovation and accountability.

Take the next step and start your journey as a Side Supervisor (m/f/d) main components.

Your benefits - because your commitment counts!

  • Security & Prospects: Permanent employment contract, remunerated in line with the IG Metall in-house collective agreement in a future-oriented industry
  • Development & Expertise: Comprehensive onboarding, regular training and technical courses at the Vestas Academy, including qualification as an electrician (DIN VDE 0105-100)
  • Equipment & Working Environment: A company car for direct travel from home to the respective construction sites - complemented by high-quality equipment, state-of-the-art wind energy technology and innovative ways of working
  • Work-Life Balance: 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off, no shift work, overtime account and option for sabbatical
  • Attractive Extras: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan
  • Team & Culture: Strong team spirit, an open and informal culture, and genuine appreciation - everyone matters here

Your responsibilities - here's where you can get involved!

  • During the working week, you will be deployed across Germany, working alongside service teams of around seven technicians - while taking on on-site technical leadership
  • Together with your team, you will be responsible for the replacement and repair of major components on wind turbines and actively support the work on-site
  • You ensure smooth operations on site and coordinate the collaboration with external service providers, such as telescopic mobile crane and transport companies
  • You document your work as well as site activities digitally
  • You optimize workflows to increase efficiency
  • You organize external service providers and large cranes and implement route studies

Your profile - what makes you a great fit!

  • You are willing to travel within Germany during the week; you will be back home at the weekend
  • You have completed vocational training in electrical engineering, mechatronics or mechanical engineering
  • You have relevant hands-on professional experience
  • You can prepare and document technical reports independently
  • You are familiar with working with Microsoft and iOS operating systems and apps, and ideally have experience with SAP
  • You are comfortable working at heights and can operate safely above ground level
  • You have a driving license B
  • You have strong communication skills and good assertiveness
  • Very good German and good English skills round off your profile

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About the role

June 19, 2026

Full time

Company

June 20, 2026

On-site

Wind Energy

Vestas

vestas.com

  •  Kassel, Germany
  •  Hannover, Germany

Relevant hands-on professional experience required

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