Operations Center Technical Lead

About the role

GE Vernova, a leading offshore wind energy company, is looking for an Operations Center Technical Lead in Barcelona. The role oversees daily operations of the Remote Operations Center (ROC) supporting the Haliade X platform, covering remote commissioning, real-time monitoring, surveillance and reporting. It delivers 24/7 remote operation services, 365 days a year, on rotating shifts and from the office.

Key responsibilities

• Detect abnormal system conditions and respond promptly to field disturbances and alarms, keeping turbines safe and stable.
• Execute commissioning, remote troubleshooting, diagnostics and support site teams during PLI closure.
• Coordinate 24/7 ROC activities and escalate unresolved issues to higher-level technical support.
• Collaborate with technical support teams, maintain close coordination with site teams and communicate technical information through reports, presentations and verbal updates.
• Investigate and report performance anomalies at control and design levels, and seek process optimization, digitization and automation opportunities.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned grid outages with minimal disruption and full compliance with safety protocols.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, or 3+ years of relevant experience in the wind sector.
• Proven on-site technical experience with wind turbine generators, including reading electrical schematics and supporting field technicians.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to travel, mainly for training.
• Availability to work in a 24/7/365 rotating shift system and be on-call; relocation assistance is not provided.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SCADA systems and MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment and analytical skills, and good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in control room operations, offshore wind, commissioning, MarkVIe and remote operator roles is a plus.