Operations Manager

EDPR; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables is seeking an Operations Manager for Lone Star Wind Farm in Abilene, TX. The role oversees wind farm O&M, interfaces with communities, and manages contracts and warranties across 100–400 MW sites.

Travel up to 10% is expected; a related Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years wind energy experience are preferred. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, safety focus, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams and external partners to maximize facility

Qualifications

• 5–7 years relevant experience, preferably in wind energy.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database application.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant assets within established guidelines for 100–400 MW projects.
• Interface with local communities to establish and maintain rapport.
• Oversee facilities operations, maintenance-related contracts, and warranty sites.
• Manage turbine operations and maintenance for sites off-warranty.
• Facilitate regular reporting per safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor facility performance against KPIs and expected results.
• Engage internal and external resources as needed for performance issues.
• Represent the company locally before interconnection and customer entities.
• Monitor generating equipment for function, service, and repairs.
• Identify and engage contractors for balance-of-plant maintenance.
• Ensure on-site activities are conducted safely and with quality communication.
• Monitor new facility construction and commissioning activities.
• Interface with Engineering, Accounting, and Development staff as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Customer/partner relationships

Technology expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Role Overview

The Operations Manager will oversee operations and maintenance activities of EDPR's wind power generation facilities and lead daily ownership representation.

Main responsibilities

• Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets within established operating guidelines for projects 100 - 400 megawatts in size
• * Interface with local communities to establish and maintain rapport
• * Oversee the designated facilities' operations, maintenance-related contracts, and agreements for sites under warranty
• * Manage turbine operations and maintenance for sites off-warranty
• * Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental performance requirements
• * Monitor each facility's performance in terms of comparison with expected results and key performance indicators
• * Engage appropriate internal and external resources as performance issues may require
• * Represent the company locally before interconnection and customer entities
• * Represent the company in landowner and community relationships
• * Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed
• * Monitor generating equipment for proper function, service, and repairs
• * Identify and engage contractors for facilities' balance-of-plant maintenance
• * Ensure that on-site activities at each facility are conducted in a safety-conscious manner
• * Ensure that quality electronic communication is established and maintained at each facility
• * Monitor new facility construction and commissioning activities
• * Ensure adherence to best practices and delivery of the optimal product
• * Interface with Engineering, Accounting, and Development staff and other individuals, both internal and external, as needed
• * Maximize performance and ensure value retention for each facility
• * Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards in work practices
• * Conduct and report on periodic meetings with contractors and partners
• * Ensure reliability of the Bulk Electric System
• * Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, and wildlife conservation
• * Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full-Time

Work site

Onsite - Lone Star Wind Farm - Abilene, TX

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred
• 5 - 7 years relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database application
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred).

Travel

Up to 10%

Behavioral Requirements

• Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind and solar energy including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Understanding of basic financial principles (IRR, NPV, Depreciation, etc)
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision
• Ability to travel as needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical demands & working conditions

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Walking:Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites.
• Speech/Reading:Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting:Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 20 and 40 pounds
• Climbing:
• Ability to climb turbine towers
• Weight, including harness and tools, must be in accordance with the weight limit as specified by the ANSI Fall Protection Standards
• Vision/Hearing:Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions:Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites
• Safety:Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacion Masfamilia
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle