Operations Manager • / Project Lead • Wind Measuring Campaigns

City : Bremerhaven

Operations Manager

• Project Lead
• Wind Measuring Campaigns

Who we are ...

Our primary focuses at Fraunhofer IWES are on wind energy and hydrogen technologies. Our institute is home to more than 300 scientists and employees as well as over 100 students from over 30 countries pursuing careers in applied research and development at nine sites. We secure investments in technological developments through validation, shorten innovation cycles, accelerate certification procedures, and increase planning accuracy by means of innovative measurement methods.

This team is looking for you ...

You will be part of the group »Wind Measurement Campaign Operations« at our site in Bremerhaven. Our common goal is the realization of innovative methods and procedures for wind measurement in projects in research and industry. In the process, our focus is on the transfer of innovation into practical applications in both the offshore and onshore sectors. One prime example of this is our Fraunhofer IWES FLS (Floating Lidar System). Working in close cooperation with industrial partners, we adapt measuring concepts and their implementation to suit future requirements. At present, the team consists of four research associates. We support each other irrespective of our projects and backgrounds. A culture of open exchange and cooperation, even beyond team boundaries and sites, are particularly important to us.

What you will do

These duties awaiting you ...

You will be involved in a variety of research- and development projects. In particular, you will take over the management of international wind measuring projects. This also includes planning the offshore deployments, primarily for our Fraunhofer IWES FLS. When doing so, you always keep a close eye on possible weather windows and ensure the customers’ requirements are met. You will be responsible for compiling the necessary documentation. You will take care of the communication with internal and external service providers and ensure that suitable vessels are available. When doing so, you will ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards as well as customs regulations. In addition, you will take care of the necessary documentation and reporting.

No two days are ever the same!

You will get actively involved by continuously optimizing internal processes, for example with regard to occupational health and safety regulations, quality, costs and output. In addition, you will be in constant exchange with the scientific and technical staff of the other groups in order to take all aspects of your work into consideration. Furthermore, you will help to win new industrial contracts for IWES.

What you bring to the table

What is your specialist background?

You have completed your diploma or master’s degree in the field of Natural Sciences or Engineering. Are you also aware of the usual challenges thanks to your years of experience in the wind industry? Have you already worked on wind measuring projects or perhaps even managed them yourself? Do you know your way around lidar buoys? We would be happy if you could apply your expertise here!

Your profile is complemented by ...

Have you already gathered experience in occupational health and safety and know what needs to be paid attention to? Do you know your way around MS Sharepoint? It would be great if you already have some experience in project acquisition or contract negotiations. But do not worry if you do not have all those skills just yet – you can continue your professional and personal development here. Here at IWES, we operate on an international level – a good command of German and English will make your day-to-day work easier. While daily communication in your group will be in German, you can also employ your fluent English in different projects.

What you can expect

How would you like to develop?

We support you on your professional journey. Whether personally, professionally, or methodically, we find the right qualification measures for you. Do you want to immerse yourself in additional fields and work independently to drive new topics forward? With us, you get to shape your range of duties actively!

What we can offer you ...

Our flextime and core time system allows you to plan your working day flexibly. In addition, you also have the option to work remotely. Not sure who can look after your children in an emergency? We help by offering emergency childcare. Interested in employee discounts for events, clothes, vacations, etc.? With us, you can select from a varied range of offers and easily take advantage of them for yourself via an app.

We set store by diversity and equality!

Our open institute culture as well as mutual tolerance and respect ensure that every person feels comfortable with us from the start. We achieve this, for example, through our onboarding program for new employees as well as by raising awareness of and providing training on diversity and equal opportunity issues. We firmly believe that diversity is key to our success. Join us and experience this for yourself!

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

The position is limited to 3 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis, preferably close to full-time. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Only online applications via the portal can be considered.

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Requisition Number : 69037