Director, Renewables Regional O&M

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Director, Regional Wind O&M to manage the operations and maintenance of multiple wind energy centers. You will lead teams, drive safety, and optimize uptime while collaborating across departments and with budgets.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering/ops with 5+ years in supervision, travel up to 50%, and strong communication skills. Base pay and bonuses are offered with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering, operations or maintenance with 5+ years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Proficient in CMMS and O&M practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with EHS to ensure employee safety and wellbeing.
• Ensure work complies with policies, procedures and contracts.
• Develop and implement operational philosophies to align with company culture and mission.
• Reduce turbine downtime and maximize technician productivity.
• Collaborate with O&M Managers and Operations Engineering to resolve issues.
• Drive and nurture employee engagement and culture.
• Contribute to annual operating budgets and actual expenses analysis.
• Recruit, select and train operating and administrative personnel in the region.
• Conduct regular visits and audits of wind energy centers.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Outdoor work

Passport for international travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

About The Position

As the Director, Regional Wind O&M you will be responsible for managing the operations and maintenance of multiple wind energy centers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Invenergy EHS to ensure employee safety and wellbeing.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with all written policies, procedures, contracts, etc.
• Develop and implement operational philosophies and procedures to align with the company’s culture and mission.
• Evaluate and streamline maintenance processes and practices to minimize turbine downtime and maximize technician productivity.
• Interface with O & M Managers and Operations Engineering to quickly resolve technical issues affecting wind energy center production and availability.
• Drive and cultivate employee engagement and culture.
• Collaborate with Asset Management in the development, tracking, and analysis of the annual operating budgets and actual expenses.
• Analyze operational data to understand current and future O&M needs.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and training of all operating and administrative personnel within assigned region.
• Complete regular visits and audits of wind energy centers.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years overall work experience in engineering, operations or maintenance with at least 5 years of supervisory/managerial experience in a direct supervision and leadership role.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of CMMS and O&M practices.
• Able to travel 50% of the time.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Must currently have or be able to obtain a U.S. passport for international travel.

Base Pay $155,000.00 - $195,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 35% - 40%

Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.