About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Confidential Client (Energy, Oil & Gas).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This role is for a Field Support Lead (Field Operations Management) supporting wind-energy project construction and grid connection activities. The Confidential Client seeks a hands-on leader to supervise Field Support Coordinators (FSCs) and Tool Coordinators (TCs), drive process compliance (safety, inventory, documentation), and deliver consistent, high-quality field support across multiple sites. The role is remote-eligible (telecommute) with significant travel to project sites.

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What You’ll Do

• Lead, coordinate, and develop a Field Support team (typically ~3–5 direct Confidential Client employees and ~3–5 third‑party contractors).
• Align field support efforts across multiple projects and sites to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery.
• Champion safety and environmental policies; lead or participate in daily safety meetings (on-site or virtual).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment through hazard identification and risk mitigation.
• Train, mentor, and develop FSCs and TCs; identify skill gaps and deliver targeted coaching.
• Train third‑party contractors on established FSC/TC processes, procedures, and expectations.
• Ensure accurate creation and tracking of Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and related documentation in SAP.
• Drive consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across field support activities; submit improvement recommendations via proper channels.
• Partner with Field Support Managers on staffing, scheduling, and business needs to support cost‑effective project execution.
• Provide timely project status updates and assist with closeout audits/reviews to confirm project completion and documentation accuracy.
• Support other sites/teams as needed and be available for short‑notice travel to provide training, operational support, or interim coverage.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by management.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in wind site business support or similar field operations roles; demonstrated experience in project management and training others.
• Practical experience with SAP in functions such as dispatch/planning, stock keeping, forecasting, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, logistics, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Advanced PC skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel) and SAP.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, root‑cause problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings; capable of effective remote work with limited supervision.
• Valid driver’s license required; passport preferred for international travel.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 60%).

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated salary: $80,982 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job location: Austin, TX (telecommute eligible; significant travel required).

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Candidate Guidance & Fraud Notice

To support a fair recruitment process, please remove any photos and personal details not relevant to the role (e.g., dates of birth, gender, marital status) before submitting your CV/resume. The Confidential Client values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

BEWARE — recruitment fraud: this posting is managed through Careertakes. The Confidential Client operates in the wind-energy sector. Do not share sensitive personal data outside official application channels.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.