Operations Manager

Alternergy Holdings Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternergy Holdings Corporation seeks an Operations Manager to lead safe and efficient wind power plant operations, focusing on the 69 kV/substation and 33 kV facilities with wind farm coordination. You will supervise engineers and technicians, ensuring compliance with HSSE and NGCP procedures.

You will monitor SCADA systems, coordinate with NGCP NCC, and drive maintenance planning, reporting, and continuous improvement in a high-demand grid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (required).
• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) or Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) in the Philippines.
• 8–10 years in wind powerplant operations with 5+ years in supervisory roles.
• Proven 69 kV/33 kV substation experience and NGCP operations exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of day-to-day operations of 69 kV substations, switching stations, 33 kV lines, and wind farms.
• Supervise maintenance, safety, and incident investigations; ensure SOP adherence.
• Coordinate with NGCP NCC for grid operations and switching activities.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians; conduct toolbox talks and training.
• Submit technical reports and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Skills

WESM nomination software

Wind forecasting software

SCADA/RTU/substation automation

MS Office

AutoCAD

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Professional license PE/REE Philippines

Tools

SCADA

RTU

MS Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of high-voltage substations, with a specific focus on 69 KV substation, switching station and 33 kV facilities, transmission line, and wind farm. This role includes supervisory responsibilities over technical teams, coordination with NGCP’s National Control Center (NCC) and System Operations and ensuring compliance with operational standards and safety regulations.

BROAD FUNCTIONS:

• Operations and Maintenance
• Safety and compliance
• Reporting and Documentation

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operations

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the 69 kV substation, switching station, transmission lines, 33 kV overhead lines, underground cable systems, and wind turbine generators (WTGs), ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation while minimizing operational interruptions and maximizing energy production in accordance with the forecasted energy yield.
• Supervise the monitoring of substation facilities and equipment parameters via SCADA and local HMI systems; elevate anomalies per SOPs.
• Coordinate with NGCP’s System Operations and the National Control Center for switching operations, energization, isolation, and grid coordination activities.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for substation operations based on NGCP Grid Operating and Maintenance Procedures (GOMP).
• Lead and perform routine substation inspections, equipment diagnostics, and operational tests.

2. Maintenance

• Supervises operations work during preventive and corrective maintenance on 69 Kv Substation, switching station transmission line, 33 kV Overhead lines, underground cables and wind turbine generators, and equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, CTs, PTs, surge arresters, and associated control systems.
• Ensure safety operations during maintenance scheduling aligns with grid demand and contingency planning as coordinated with NCC and other departments.
• Monitor asset condition and coordinate asset management reports in line with NGCP asset lifecycle practices.
• Review and approve safety operation switching procedures during maintenance records, work orders, and reports.

3. Supervision and Team Leadership

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct regular toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and skills development workshops.
• Mentor junior staff on NGCP safety protocols, switching procedures, and maintenance best practices.

4. Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with standard Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures.
• Implement Permit-To-Work (PTW) and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) systems rigorously.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis for faults and near-misses.

5. Reporting and Documentation:

• Submit technical reports, incident analyses, and daily operational logs to higher management.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation including as-built drawings, protection settings, and commissioning records.
• Provide input to the Operations and Maintenance Planning and Reliability teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Professional License: Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) or Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) in the Philippines
• Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of experience in operations wind powerplant, with at least 5 years of supervisory roles.
• Proven experience with 69 and 33 kV substation equipment and NGCP operations.
• Proven experience with wind farm operation grid connected system.

Technical Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of:
• WESM nomination thru WESM/IEMOP software
• Use of wind forecasting software
• SCADA, RTU, and substation automation systems
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working under pressure and during emergencies operations

Certifications (Preferred):

• BOSH/COSH or Safety Officer (SO2/SO3) Certification
• First Aid and Basic Life Support Training