Site Manager

Northland Power; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent energy producer is seeking a Battery Storage Facility Site Manager in Calgary, Alberta. This role includes overseeing the operational and financial performance of new Battery Energy Storage System facilities. Key responsibilities involve ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, developing site-specific plans, and managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong technical background. The position offers thoughtful benefits, including RRSP matching and wellness programs.

Benefits

RRSP matching of 8%

Extended health, dental, and vision benefits

Floating days and birthdays off

Access to mental health resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in power generation operations.
• Experience developing budgets and understanding generation equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and financial performance of the Battery Energy Storage System.
• Develop and oversee health and safety plans.
• Address compliance with environmental regulations and permits.

Skills

Operational excellence

Project management

Compliance knowledge

Technical expertise in power generation

Education

P.Eng, CET or equivalent technical designation

Job description

Who We Are:

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon‑neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

The Battery Storage Facility Site Manager (Operations) is directly responsible for the physical and financial performance of one of Northland’s new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities and brings both technical and business expertise to drive operational excellence in key areas of facility operations.

The project site is located near Brooks, Alberta, and role requires regular attendance at the facility, however there may be situation where some remote work is acceptable. The role will also require some travel, withing Alberta, inter provincially and potentially internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety

• Working with the North American Health and Safety (H&S) Team, develop site-specific health and safety plans
• Ensure that all health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures are being followed at site and maintain required records (training, JHAs, LOTO forms, incident reports, etc.)
• Ensure required PPE is available and maintained as required
• Ensure site equipment is maintained for safety by overseeing maintenance activities
• Participate in regular site safety audits
• Drive a positive safety culture

Environmental compliance

• Working with the North American Environmental leads, develop a site‑specific environmental plan and obligations tracker
• Working with the North American Environmental lead, ensure that the site maintains compliant with environmental permits and regulations
• Regularly review site activities to ensure compliance is being maintained and evidence is being collected, putting in place any necessary proactive measures
• Submit incident reports appropriately if/as required

Construction oversight and turnover

• Perform regular walkdowns of in‑progress and completed work
• Observe installation of critical systems (safety, control, environmental) ensuring familiarity with them from the construction stage as appropriate
• Participate in commissioning exercises to understand challenges and fixes made which may inform/impact future operations
• Work with construction to ensure punch list is being adequately developed and tracked
• Ensure turnover or documentation relevant to operations is received
• Develop work orders in CMMS per OEM equipment maintenance recommendations and work orders for end‑of‑warranty inspections as appropriate
• Manage turnover process ensuring Ops needs are met (e.g. ensuring red‑lines/as‑builts are available for control wiring, field wiring, etc.)

Oversight of market registration

• Stay informed on the progress of market registration
• Understand on‑going market obligations

Physical asset management

• Takes overall responsibility for site O&M
• Promptly address emergent issues to create plans to restore generation capacity and equipment performance
• Proactively works to drive site physical performance by regularly reviewing fault pareto charts, equipment monitoring systems/reports, equipment performance reports; identifies and prioritizes risks and issues and develops plans to address them
• Strategically reviews maintenance plans to best address risks and issues considering technical and commercial viewpoints
• Assists to develop long‑term asset plans and risk management plans, for example with respect to lifetime extension of operating assets
• Works with the compliance and reliability team to ensure compliance with grid and market rules (for example, applicable NERC/reliability standards, AESO market rules, etc.)

Commercial asset management

• Manages O&M contracts to ensure Northland’s interests are maintained; works with procurement and legal teams when necessary to optimize and enforce contracts
• Together with site leads, takes responsibility for developing facility budgets that are responsive to the needs of the facility and business appropriately balancing risks with business returns

• Assist with negotiations on key contracts, including possible development/M&A opportunities from time‑to‑time, providing necessary technical input and important context for other members of the Northland team

• Works with the insurance, accounting, and project finance teams to address commercial items related to site financing, events, reporting, etc.

Market operations

• Understand the relevant contracts and various parties involved in bidding/offering and dispatching the BESS and how facility operations interfaces with these parties
• On an ongoing basis, supply the required facility information to the various market agents acting on behalf of the facility

Stakeholder Relationships

• Take the lead on managing project stakeholder relationships including with project partners, first nations, landowners and neighbors.

Who you are:

• Strategic: Your understanding of power generation operations allows you to strategically balance operating risks with business optimization; you are able to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement
• Decisive: You take action to drive operational excellence by promptly addressing issues and proactively mitigating risks
• Diligent: You have a high attention to detail and exacting standards to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental obligations
• Clear Communicator: You are able to work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders across multiple disciplines and facilities and ensure operational priorities are understood (what, why, how)
• Motivated: You are a highly‑motivated self‑starter and have demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement
• Collaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team to get things done; you lead by example

Qualifications and experience

• At least 5 years of experience in power generation operations relevant to the above profile
• P.Eng, CET or other technical designation strongly preferred that demonstrates technical knowledge and accountability
• Demonstrated leadership ability and the ability to foster a collaborative environment; you can provide examples of where you have led by example and driven operational excellence
• Technical experience: an understanding generation balance‑of‑plant equipment including operation, preventative maintenance, and addressing failures

• Commercial experience
• Experience with negotiating and/or enforcing contract maintenance, supply and other types of contracts (from Owner or OEM side)
• Experience developing budgets and business cases

• Demonstrated understanding of industrial safety, safety leadership, and commitment to creating a safe work environment
• Demonstrated experience complying with external regulations and working within corporate compliance systems

What’s In It for You:

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:

• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.

• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.

• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work‑life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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