Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Department Manager
If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team and make a measurable impact on safety, reliability, and innovation in the Robotics for Wind Turbine Segment — we’d love to hear from you.
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We are hiring a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Department Manager for a cutting-edge industrial technology company working in the Robotics for Wind Turbine Care. This role is critical in driving the performance and reliability of advanced robotic equipment used across global field operations. You will lead the global MRO function, ensuring world-class execution of preventive and corrective maintenance while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead global MRO operations, ensuring equipment safety, reliability, and availability across locations.
- Define departmental goals and KPIs; implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Develop and manage a distributed MRO team through training, coaching, and performance reviews.
- Oversee diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, and the full lifecycle of technical equipment and tools.
- Maintain version control, technical documentation, and ensure alignment across departments.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Field Services to resolve issues and ensure operational readiness.
- Provide critical input into product and process improvement cycles.
- Enforce safety compliance and foster a strong safety-first culture.
- Standardize MRO processes, implement digital systems, and promote best practices across global sites.
- Identify opportunities for cost-efficiency, automation, and technology investments.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Advanced degree or certifications in Asset Management, Lean Maintenance, or Reliability Engineering are a strong plus.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in a senior MRO or technical leadership role within manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, or other high-tech industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-site or distributed maintenance teams.
- Background in high-availability and client-critical operational settings is highly valued.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electromechanics, and automation controls.
- Hands-on experience with MRO systems such as CMMS, NetSuite, MaintainX, and digital workflows.
- Skilled in root-cause analysis, diagnostics, and equipment lifecycle management.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace, and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with HSE regulations and ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 9001).
- Intermediate Latvian (Level 1) and fluent English (spoken & written).
- Department
- Engineering & Construction
- Locations
- Latvia
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
- Job location
- Hybrid, Europe (Latvia Preferred)
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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