O&M Team Lead - Renewable Energy & Maintenance

RWE; Taft (TX); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Short-term incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to oversee daily unit/shift activities, coordinate maintenance schedules, and monitor equipment performance to maximize uptime. You will supervise frontline technicians, mentor staff, and coordinate with on-site vendors to meet safety, quality, and project timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance or operations, with O&M leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in O&M; prior lead or informal supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of technical troubleshooting and equipment operation.
• Up to 50% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational activities within assigned unit/shift to ensure efficiency and compliance with organizational standards.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules within area of responsibility to minimize downtime.
• Monitor performance of machinery and systems, initiating corrective actions and escalating as needed.
• Directly supervise and mentor maintenance staff and technicians, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety regulations.
• Oversee day-to-day contractor activity on-site, ensuring adherence to project timelines, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Manage timecard approvals and attendance tracking for team members.
• Prepare reports on operational metrics and maintenance activities for the Operations Manager.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities for routine maintenance and repairs; monitor and report on unit-level spend.
• Manage performance for team members, including goal-setting, evaluations, and corrective action as needed.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to support individual growth and team efficiency.
• Support and help implement continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and problem-solving for unit-level operational and maintenance issues.
• Ensure team-level adherence to OSHA, NFPA, EPA, NERC, and PUC regulatory standards.
• Knowledge & Application: Applies working technical knowledge of renewable energy systems, including wind, solar, and energy storage technologies.
• Monitors equipment performance and supports day-to-day operational efficiency.
• Follows industry standards and regulations to maintain compliance in daily operations.
• Complexity & Problem Solving: Resolves routine operational issues using established, well-defined procedures.
• Identifies basic equipment performance issues and escalates or corrects as appropriate.
• Works alongside technicians to troubleshoot common system errors.
• Collaboration & Interaction: Coordinates with peers and adjacent teams to support execution of maintenance tasks.
• Interacts with on-site vendors and contractors to support daily operational needs.
• Supports a positive team environment to maintain morale and engagement.
• Scope of Management & Supervision: Directly supervises frontline technicians, ensuring adherence to daily operational protocols.
• Prioritizes tasks and resources within the unit/shift to meet maintenance schedules.
• Monitors individual performance and provides direct, hands-on coaching on technical skills.

Skills

Operations leadership

Maintenance supervision

Troubleshooting

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Team coaching

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to oversee daily unit/shift activities, coordinate maintenance schedules, and monitor equipment performance to maximize uptime. You will supervise frontline technicians, mentor staff, and coordinate with on-site vendors to meet safety, quality, and project timelines.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance or operations, with O&M leadership experience preferred.