Director, Renewables Regional O&M

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks an experienced leader for engineering/operations with 10+ years in the field and at least 5 years of supervisory experience. The role focuses on safety, policy adherence, and optimizing wind-energy center maintenance to minimize downtime.

You will collaborate with O&M Managers and Engineering, oversee recruitment and training, and conduct regular site visits to ensure high availability and reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering, operations or maintenance with 5+ years in supervisory roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of employees.
• Ensure compliance with policies and contracts.
• Develop and implement operating procedures aligned with company culture.
• Analyze and reduce turbine downtime; maximize technician productivity.
• Collaborate with O&M Managers and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Participate in recruitment, selection and training of staff.
• Conduct regular visits and audits of wind energy centers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

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, open, 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

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.

Compensation

Base Pay$155,000.00 - $195,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 35% - 40% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. 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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.