Plant Manager

Clearwayjobs; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental and vision care

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Clearwayjobs is seeking a Wind Site Manager in Denison, Texas, responsible for overseeing operations of the South Trent Wind Site. This role includes ensuring compliance, monitoring performance, and managing contract negotiations.

The ideal candidate will have 7 years in the wind industry and a strong background in regulatory standards. Competitive salary range of $118,000 – $144,000 USD is offered, along with benefits including health care and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in the wind industry.
• In-depth knowledge of NERC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high value wind installations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations at the South Trent Wind Site.
• Ensure safe and compliant operation of the wind farm.
• Monitor plant performance and budget input.

Skills

Climbing towers up to 300 feet

Electrical wire handling

Proficient in financial management

Supervision of wind installations

Performing SCADA functions

Education

High School diploma

4-year degree in business or engineering

Tools

Project management software (MS Project)

Job description

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Region Manager, the Wind Site Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations at the South Trent Wind Site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Accountable for the safe and compliant operation of an CEG wind farm installation.
• Responsible for monitoring, upkeep, and reporting of plant performance.
• Create an annual operating plan and provide input on an annual budget.
• Set direction and measure operational performance of staff and site contractors.
• Primary contact for issue resolution in performance and land utilization issues.
• Local point of contact for land owners, local authorities and state agencies regarding environmental and contractual issues involving wind farm installations.
• Participate in contract negotiations with sub contractors and other vendors for parts and services required for wind power installations for site.
• Possess the ability to climb and necessary skills to troubleshoot wind turbines at a high level.
• Perform operation and switching of high voltage equipment using approved switching orders.
• Possess the necessary skills to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation and collection system malfunctions.
• Coordinate efforts of the on site turbine technicians.
• Assist in SCADA functions such as data editing, report creation, and local SCADA problem resolutions.
• Monitor wind conditions, SCADA reports, turbine performance, maintenance schedules and staff performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Ability to write, implement and train direct reports on all CEG programs and procedures.
• Responsible to communicate site issues with all support staff (IT, Engineering Human resources, etc.) provide follow up as needed.
• Be able to respond to plant outages on a 24/7 schedule.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by Senior Management.

What You’ll Bring

• Able to safely handle and work with objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Able to report to the work site without transportation assistance.
• Ability to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job will require standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine.
• Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
• Able to travel as required.
• Able to work safely in a confined space.
• Able to meet requirements of CEG’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.
• In depth knowledge of NERC standards and other utility regulatory requirements, power purchase contracts, operations management, financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and maintain high value wind installations at or above projected performance levels and within budget.
• Proficiency with operations financial management, forecasting and controls.
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical and business facets of a wind installation.
• High School diploma is required.
• A 4-year degree in business, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• 7 years in the wind industry.
• Possess and valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

• Technical training in wind plant operations is preferred.
• OSHA training is preferred.
• Proficiency in using project management software, MS Project preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

Salary Range: $118,000 – $144,000 USD.

Benefits

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental and vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, and a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life and accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military and Veterans.

We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Contact Information

All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.