Operations Manager- Twin Groves Wind Farm

General Description

The Operations Manager will oversee the 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 the 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 of relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications

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 scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Climbing:
• Ability to climb turbine towers in excess of 100 meters in height to access the work area
• Weight must be between 125 lbs. and 275 lbs., excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks, to be in accordance with 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

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