Renewables Tiger Team Lead – O&M Supervisor

RWE Gruppe; Taft (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Tiger Team Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations and maintenance for an assigned renewable energy facility or shift. This hands-on leadership role supervises technicians and contractors, coordinates maintenance activities, and ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant O&M experience, with 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity; strong troubleshooting skills;

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 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

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Team coaching

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Tiger Team Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations and maintenance for an assigned renewable energy facility or shift. This hands-on leadership role supervises technicians and contractors, coordinates maintenance activities, and ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant O&M experience, with 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity; strong troubleshooting skills;