Job Posting for Operations Manager at EDP Renewables North America
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Operations Manager will oversee operations and maintenance activities of EDPR’s wind power generation facilities and lead daily ownership representation.
Main Accountabilities:
Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets within established operating guidelines for projects 100 – 400 megawatts in size
Interface with local communities to establish and maintain rapport
Oversee the designated facilities’ operations, maintenance-related contracts, and agreements for sites under warranty
Manage turbine operations and maintenance for sites off-warranty
Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental performance requirements
Monitor each facility’s performance in terms of comparison with expected results and key performance indicators
Engage appropriate internal and external resources as performance issues may require
Represent the company locally before interconnection and customer entities
Represent the company in landowner and community relationships
Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed
Monitor generating equipment for proper function, service, and repairs
Identify and engage contractors for facilities’ balance-of-plant maintenance
Ensure that on-site activities at each facility are conducted in a safety-conscious manner
Ensure that quality electronic communication is established and maintained at each facility
Monitor new facility construction and commissioning activities
Ensure adherence to best practices and delivery of the optimal product
Interface with Engineering, Accounting, and Development staff and other individuals, both internal and external, as needed
Maximize performance and ensure value retention for each facility
Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards in work practices
Conduct and report on periodic meetings with contractors and partners
Ensure reliability of the Bulk Electric System
Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, and wildlife conservation
Additional duties as required
Direct Reports: 1 – 10
Expenses: Annual operating budgets of USD $5 million – 20 million
Travel: Up to 10%
Minimum qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred
5 – 7 years relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database application
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred).
Behavioral requirements:
Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind and solar energy including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Understanding of basic financial principles (IRR, NPV, Depreciation, etc)
High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision
Ability to travel as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Physical demands & working conditions:
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Walking: Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites.
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 20 and 40 pounds
Climbing:
Ability to climb turbine towers
Weight, including harness and tools, must be in accordance with the weight limit as specified by the ANSI Fall Protection Standards
Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Travel Required
Yes. Up to 10%
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Preferred
Bachelors or better.
Experience
Required
5-7 years: 5 – 7 years relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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