Operations Manager
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%