Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will oversee operations and maintenance activities at EDP Renewables NA wind power generation facilities and leads daily ownership representation.

Main accountabilities:

• Lead teams that include Turbine Technicians, Administrative Assistants, Inventory Coordinators, and Facility Technicians
• Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets within established operating guidelines
• Oversee the designated facilities’ operations- and 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 regarding performance issues
• 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 generation 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, specifically between the turbines, substation, site office, and corporate office
• Monitor new facility construction and commissioning activities
• Interface with the company’s Development and Construction personnel as needed to 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
• 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 – 8

Travel: up to 20%

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 10 years relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
• Experience with LAN, WAN, and enterprise SCADA systems preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications such as SAP, Appian applications (COBRA, Knowledge sharing database, etc.), reporting tools & processes

Behavioral requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to details
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage personnel
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and remotely
• Proven ability to learn new software programs

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 60 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 60 and 100 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

Preferred

Required