Site Lead - Rabbitbrush/Chaparral

leewardenergy; Rosamond (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Site Lead (P3) to direct power plant operations, maintenance, and repairs with emphasis on performance and reliability. You will work with the plant manager to boost profitability while supporting a small team across multiple locations.

The role requires leadership of technicians and contractors, strong safety discipline, and the ability to travel 10–20% of the time. This is a full-time position based at locations in the United States.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Experience leading wind turbine technicians or plant operations.
• Valid driver's license with clean record and ability to travel.
• Proven leadership, budgeting, and safety leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager with annual budgets and scheduling.
• Ensure safety at the power plant level and supervise daily activities.
• Oversee site personnel, contractors, and quality of work.
• Prepare and approve purchase requests and work orders.
• Manage plant reporting, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate inventory, inspections, and regulatory training.
• Support on-call rotations and travel as needed.
• Lead multiple teams and drive cost-benefit analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical safety

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Windows OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Technical field experience

Tools

Maintenance management system

MS Excel

Job description

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Job Summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is currently seeking an experienced Site Lead (P3) to assist in the direction of all power plants operations for maintenance and repairs focusing on the performance and reliability of the entire power plant. In conjunction with the plant manager, develop strategies for the improved performance and profitability of all aspects of the wind power plant. This position is available at various locations and provides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for interesting work within a small team, the ability to expand their experience, work with all levels of the organization, and contribute to the company's success.

Essential Functions

• Assist Plant Manager in preparation of annual budgets and scheduling of plant activities
• Responsible for all aspect of safety on the power plant level
• Responsible for day-to-day activities of the power plant.
• Oversee all Site Personnel, its contractors, and quality completion of scheduled activities or repairs.
• Adheres to, supports, and enforces all company policies
• Create Purchase Requests, Work Orders and approval in the company maintenance management system
• Able to effectively communicate status updates
• Responsible for plant reporting
• Customer, Landowner, and Public Relations
• Approves Timecards when applicable.
• Work with Inventory personnel to make sure plant is supplied properly with parts and consumables.
• Perform Balance of Plant / Substation required inspections, operation, and maintenance.
• Able to follow a company / plant budget and perform cost benefit analysis.
• Able to participate and respond in an On-Call 24/7/365 rotating schedule.
• Willingness to travel, expectation is that this position may travel away from base location 10% - 20% of time.
• Assist with construction activities, quality control, documentation, work oversite and inspections.
• Manage the proper disposal of hazardous waste and tracking requirements
• Achieve Qualified Electrical Worker Level Two Status within one year of employment by completing the required training and task verifications.
• Follows all regulatory requirements and complete required regulatory training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or a technical field or related experience preferred.
• Successful completion of all training, education courses and/or skill level testing required by the Company for entry into this position
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• 5 years industry experience as wind turbine technician with a leadership background.
• High voltage switching, troubleshooting, and repair experience preferred
• Inventory control experience preferred
• Intermediate skills working with Windows office software's in previous related experience, and/or as the Company may determine to be an appropriate skill level.
• Proficient in use of personal computers (i.e., Windows environment, word processing and spreadsheet applications).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Strong analytical capabilities and information analysis abilities.
• Problem solving skills being able to identify problems and recommend solutions to remedy issues.
• Demonstrated use of initiative, common sense approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Leadership and management ability a must managing multiple teams of technicians and various contractors on the project.
• Intermediate math skills.

Physical Demands

• Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.
• Must be able to climb multiple towers up to 300' daily in any weather condition following the company safety policy.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future . Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disa