Nordex

Lead Commissioner, (m/f/d)

Join Nordex in Canada as Lead Commissioner overseeing wind farm commissioning. Manage on-site teams, ensure turbine quality, and uphold safety standards. Enjoy benefits like RRSP matching and comprehensive health coverage while advancing renewable energy.
Nordex
Nordex
Canada On-site Full time CA$51–61 hourly UTC-05:00 – UTC-06:00

Nordex

Company Overview

Name

Nordex SE

Headquarters

Hamburg, Germany

Founded

1985

Size

Over 10,900 employees worldwide (Source: linkedin.com). Revenue of over 5.7 billion euros in 2023 (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).

What They Do

Nordex focuses exclusively on onshore wind turbines in the 4 to 6 MW+ class. The company develops, manufactures, installs, and maintains these turbines through integrated processes that include design, precision engineering, rotor blade and tower production, logistics, turnkey installation, and complete lifecycle maintenance (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). The core platform Delta4000, introduced in 2017 with the N149/4.X, offers flexible power ratings (4-6 MW) and rotor diameters of up to 175 meters. This platform is optimized for various wind conditions and extreme climates (Source: nordex-online.com). The products cater to various customer segments, including utilities, independent power producers, and community wind projects, providing tailored solutions for site-restricted or grid-limited locations with lifespans of up to 35 years.

Projects & Track Record

In Germany, Nordex has commissioned 8,653 MW of onshore wind power plants, with 4,946 MW under construction, including the first wind farm in Hamburg featuring N27/150 turbines that have been operational for over 32 years (Source: nordex-online.com). A prototype of the N175/6.X on a 179 m high hybrid tower in Santow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is in pre-series, with installation scheduled for September 2025 and commissioning between October 2025 and January 2026 (Source: nordex-online.com). Globally, Nordex supplies over 52 GW of installed turbines in 85% of markets outside China, with about 1 GW in Canada, including the N163/5.X, N163/6.X, and N175/6.X cold climate models (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). Key customers include Bürgerwind Hollich GmbH & Co. KG and Energieversorgung Mittelrhein (evm), who engage in long-term partnerships for turnkey projects and maintenance.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Nordex secured significant contracts in Germany, including 107 MW repowering in North Rhine-Westphalia for Bürgerwind Hollich with 12 N163/6.X on 164 m high hybrid towers (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Additional contracts include 21 MW from BMR energy solutions for the "Heinz" site and 77 MW for the Schneifelhöhe wind farm (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Milestones include the commissioning of 2,202.2 MW in Germany in the first half of 2025 and the launch of series production of hybrid towers in April 2025 (Source: nordex-online.com). The merger with Acciona Windpower in 2016 remains a key expansion, with no further acquisitions or funding rounds mentioned in the latest sources.

Working There

Nordex employs over 10,900 people in various fields, including development, production, project management, installation, logistics, sales, and service (Source: nordex-online.com). The company culture emphasizes decentralized regional operations for customer proximity and continuous training for technicians to global standards. Training is provided through the Nordex Academy, which includes GWO certifications and practical training on Delta4000 simulators (Source: nordex-online.com). Hiring occurs at the locations in Hamburg and Rostock as well as in production facilities in several countries, with increasing demand for installation and service technicians in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).


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Job Description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It's the individual that defines the team. And it's the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Lead Commissioner directly supports the company's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Lead Commissioner you will be responsible for managing on-site operations, assets, and personnel to commission wind farms. You will also plan and coordinate daily work activities for Nordex North America Windpower Commissioning Technicians, subcontractors, and other departments on site while assuring the quality working condition of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) to reach substantial Completion at each wind farm.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Schedules of daily work activities for Nordex and subcontractor Commissioners and track progress.
  • Provides field support when issues arise, provides technical knowledge about procedures and troubleshooting.
  • Audits the work being done at the Turbines to ensure the customer receives a quality product.
  • Ensure all spare parts are accounted for and NC's are written as necessary, cycle counts are accurate and order parts if needed.
  • Tracks monthly inventories of Technician tooling, PPE, and Vehicle inspections.
  • Assists Site and Quality Assurance management as needed.
  • Prepares reports and progress trackers for commissioning activities to various departments.
  • Ensures all Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines are met and enforced, training and certifications are up to date.
  • Provides Service with Post-Sales support with the installation of IRT's, LBA's, troubleshooting, and component replacement if necessary.
  • De-Mobilizes Conexs and personnel at the completion of the project.
  • Ensure vehicles are clean and in good repair before returning to the lease company.
  • Inventories all tooling and assets once shipped back to West Branch, schedule tool calibration, and recertification of all PPE before mobilizing to the next project.
  • Debrief management of all lessons learned and improvement actions necessary to make future projects more successful.

WHAT YOU HAVE

  • Associate's in electrical engineering or technical degree in wind energy preferred; equivalent related work experience and training in the wind industry acceptable (5+ years).
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Wind Turbine Commissioning experience.
  • Knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fiber optics, their function, and repair wind turbines Nordex and Acciona technologies.
  • Competent in switching various types of switchgear.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizing, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work, multi-task efficiently, meet deadline obligations, prepare reports, and outline what is best practice.
  • Commit to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
  • Have a strong code of ethics and integrity.
  • Work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise several activities at once, organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare reports.
  • Ability to spend 100% of the time at the wind farms during the commissioning process.
  • Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required and ability to obtain a passport to enter the US.
  • Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
  • Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to travel in North America for work and training purposes.
  • Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.
  • Ability to move and manipulate up to 23kg (50 pounds), climb vertical ladders, and work at heights above 100+ meters (300+ feet). Ability to meet specific weight limits of 120 kg (265lbs) max in order to utilize climbing equipment.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
  • Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is non-exempt at $51.00 - $61.00 CAD hourly with up to a 5% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life
  • Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
  • Optional AD&D
  • Weekly Indemnity
  • Long Term Disability
  • Extended Health Care
  • Dental Care
  • RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute

Equal Opportunity:

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI:

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.

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About the role

August 19, 2026

August 19, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

CA$51–61 hourly

Wind Energy

Nordex

nordex-online.com

  •  Canada

5+ years in wind industry, with a minimum of 3 years in Wind Turbine Commissioning

UTC-05:00 – UTC-06:00