Renewable Energy O&M Team Lead

RWE Gruppe; Raymondville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

FSAs

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Tiger Team Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations and maintenance for renewable energy facilities, including wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

You will supervise technicians and contractors, coordinate maintenance, monitor equipment performance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement. Travel up to 50% may be required, with a focus on coaching frontline staff and achieving performance goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in O&M; prior lead or informal supervisory experience preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

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 regulatorystandards
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Technical troubleshooting

Operations supervision

Wind/solar energy systems knowledge

Safety/compliance

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School diploma

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Tiger Team Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations and maintenance for renewable energy facilities, including wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

You will supervise technicians and contractors, coordinate maintenance, monitor equipment performance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement. Travel up to 50% may be required, with a focus on coaching frontline staff and achieving performance goals.