Maintenance Engineer Manager

ACCIONA Energía; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

HSA company contributions

FSA options

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO 15 days

Holidays & flexible holidays

Monthly health/wellness reimbursement

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead our North American Wind Turbine Engineering Support and Major Corrective teams in Chicago, IL. You will drive reliability, performance, and long-term maintenance strategy for a growing portfolio of renewable assets, including wind, solar, and storage projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in O&M within energy facilities, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and strong leadership and safety focus.

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead our North American Wind Turbine Engineering Support and Major Corrective teams. In this strategic leadership role, you will drive the reliability, performance, and long-term maintenance strategy of a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets, supporting more than 1 GW of renewable assets and the planned development of 3.5 GW of solar PV and battery energy storage projects.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Engineering function and the Major Corrective Team in the scheduling, planning and execution of major component replacements.
• Utilize installed monitoring systems to forecast major component failures to ensure proper availability of parts to reduce downtime and minimize crane time.
• Develop and implement annual blade inspections, preventative maintenance programs, and technical solutions that maximize equipment availability, optimize costs, and deliver best-in-class performance.
• Monitor operating trends and implement technical and procedural solutions.
• Lead root cause analyses to identify failure modes and implement remediation strategies.
• Ensure work performed at renewable generating facilities conforms to all applicable regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain the technical document management system and ensure accurate maintenance records, procedures, and documentation.
• Ensure personnel and contractors meet technical and safety requirements by overseeing training, conducting hazard analyses, and developing compliance checks for operating and safety standards.
• Partner with the Procurement department to manage spare parts and tools, and establish relationships with third-party vendors and contractors.
• Develop and present the expense budget for the Maintenance Engineering function.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational and KPI reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the recruitment, hiring, and development of Maintenance Engineering personnel, providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and technical training to support employee growth.
• Maintain required training certifications and proficiencies for self and team.
• Represent ACCIONA within the industry, including facilitation of professional presentations to national trade groups, and acting as an advisor to industry boards.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience (advanced degree and/or P.E. license preferred).
• 5–10 years of operations and maintenance experience in energy facilities; renewable energy experience preferred.
• Demonstrated engineering problem-solving skills and experience implementing technical solutions.
• Experience managing maintenance activities, contracts, and technologies across large-scale facilities.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to plan and direct switching and tagging activities for wind farm operations and restoration.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and contract administration.
• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors and climb vertical ladders up to 300 feet.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport.
• Experience with Maximo is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Pay & Benefits

• Base Pay: $140,000 to $165,000 (based on skills and experience)
• 15% Annual Bonus (based on performance and company metrics)
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO(with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursementfor health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

Job Location

55 East Monroe Street

Suite 2900

Chicago, IL 60603

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.