Facility Manager, Armow Wind

Pattern Energy; Tiverton; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Site Leader to guide and develop the operations team at an Ontario facility. You will drive safe, compliant, and efficient power generation, and partner with Asset Management and Power Marketing to optimize performance.

You will manage hiring, training, and performance reviews, lead cost control and scheduling, and travel to head offices internationally as needed. A BA/BS and power industry/operations background are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering or business or commensurate experience.
• Technical experience in power generation industry or military operations.
• Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office.
• BOP or High Voltage experience.
• Experience managing and leading teams in operations and maintenance.
• Team and personnel development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop site teams to meet power generation obligations.
• Maintain a positive environment with discipline, morale and employee relations.
• Manage hiring, training, and performance reviews; ensure safety culture.
• Meet production and financial targets with Asset Management and Accounting.
• Optimize facility operations to maximize gross margin and reliability.
• Monitor performance, investigate abnormalities, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain procedures, training, safety programs and updates.
• Partner with External Affairs on Community Engagement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all regulations and permits; use CMMS.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

MS Office

Safety management

Communication

Education

BA/BS in engineering or business

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow‑through, and a team‑first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low‑cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose: The position will lead and develop the team(s) to meet various obligations required for power generation at a Pattern Energy operating site.

• Leadership in all areas of multiple Pattern Energy operating sites.
• Ensure a positive working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and employee relations. Prepare performance reviews, salary recommendations, and disciplinary recommendations. Manage the hiring and training of personnel on site.
• Responsible for all personnel on site. Enable teammates’ ability and awareness to work safely and stop work as required. Drive the injury free workplace culture by facilitating safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer‑to‑peer feedback, and proper use of human performance tools.
• Meet or exceed production and financial targets. Work closely with Asset Management and Accounting to manage P&L including budget planning, management and reporting.
• Understand local market conditions, ensure facility capability data is current, and operate to schedule to maximize fuel resource. Work with Power Marketing to positively affect gross margin.
• Monitor facility performance; investigate and correct abnormal conditions to maximize the value of the operating site/asset.
• Manage facility and corporate procedures, policies, training programs, safety programs and work practices and related updates as required.
• In partnership with External Affairs, implement and maintain the facility’s Community Engagement Plan. Support community engagement through site tours, stakeholder meetings, and community events.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with all Federal, Provincial and local regulations as well as associated permits. Ensure obligations are met using the CMMS tool.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• BA/BS in engineering, business; related field or commensurate experience

Required Work Experience

• Technical experience in the power generation industry or military operati
• Proficient with computers including Microsoft office applications
• BOP or High Voltage Experience
• Managing and leading teams in an operations and maintenance setting
• Team and personnel development

Additional Requirements

• Must reside within 60 miles of the facility’s Main O&M building.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work with high workloads in stressful conditions and in physically demanding settings while maintaining professional, non‑confrontational behaviour and demonstrate the utmost ethical values. Examples include but are not limited to traveling, participation with climbing, harsh temperatures, extreme driving conditions, various 24/7 working hours, and supporting other business units and locations as needed.
• Able to travel to head offices internationally.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected starting pay range for this role is $111,000 - $138,000 CAD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full‑time employees of all levels. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.