Facility Manager, Sunzia South

Pattern Energy; Capitan (NM); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy in Capitan, New Mexico, is seeking a seasoned leader for their power generation operations. The successful candidate will guide teams, ensure safety, foster morale, and manage financial outcomes while maintaining compliance with all regulations.

This role requires strong leadership in the power generation sector or military operations. An engineering or business degree is preferred, alongside project management skills. Salary ranges from $128,000 to $150,000, with bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility.
• Able to work in physically demanding environments while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams for power generation obligations.
• Ensure positive working environment, discipline, and morale.
• Manage hiring, training, and employee performance.
• Drive injury-free culture and implement safe work practices.
• Meet production and financial targets while managing P&L.
• Monitor facility performance and optimize operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and update corporate procedures.

Skills

Leadership & supervision in power generation

Basic project management

Computer proficiency

Education

BA/BS in engineering, business or related field

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, green fuels 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 San Francisco, Pattern has a portfolio of 30 power facilities and transmission assets across North America, serving various customers that provide low‑cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leadership in all areas of the Pattern Energy operating site.
• 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, state and local regulations and associated permits. Ensure obligations are met using the CMMS tool.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Leadership & supervision in the power generation industry or military operations
• Basic project management and computer proficiency

Educational Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility’s 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 behavior 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.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $128,000 - $150,000 USD. 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. We also provide 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.