Site Lead - Wind Plant

Iberdrola SA; Trimont (MN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits package

Bonuses & PTO 12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Résumé du poste

Avangrid Power in Minnesota is seeking a Site Lead to support day-to-day wind plant operations and maintenance, reporting to the Plant Manager. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and supervision of plant personnel on larger sites.

The candidate will manage reporting, SAP tasks, and coordinate outages, with a focus on optimizing asset performance and adherence to procedures and permits. DOE-based compensation applies.

Qualifications

• Two-year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of related experience or power industry training.
• 4+ years’ experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
• Ability to solve practical problems with concrete variables.

Responsabilités

• Ensure the plant provides maximum availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by directing and supervising plant personnel.
• Increase asset optimization and plant profitability within design parameters and permits.
• Develop and revise site procedures with SME input.
• Lead work teams through clear communication and process improvement.
• Perform QA/QC as needed for site personnel.
• Oversee wind plant equipment maintenance and compliance with manufacturer requirements.

Connaissances

Valid Driver's License

Advanced computer skills

Weather tolerance

MV/LV handling

Problem solving

Crane & rigging knowledge

Formation

Two-year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of related experience

Outils

SAP

CMMS

Diagnostics tools

Spreadsheets/Office tools

Description du poste

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience. Location: MN - Trimont - Elm Creek Salary Range: $47.00 to $52.75 hourly DOE

Why Avangrid Power

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses & PTO 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

Position Summary

The Site Lead has similar responsibilities as a Lead Technician but also assists with the duties of the Plant Manager. Typically, this position would be utilized on larger sites or in situations where a Plant Manager is responsible for managing multiple sites.

Position Description

Working under the guidance of the Plant Manager, the Site Lead assists with managing the day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of utility scale wind plants it requires the Site Lead to assist with turbine and BOP works. Administrative duties would include but not limited to, creating weekly and monthly reports, SAP functions, Domina G downtime reporting, leading the plan of the day, contracting work, etc. This position carries non‑exempt status. This position, in almost all cases, directly report to a Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the plant provides maximum availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by providing direction and supervision to plant personnel.
• Increase asset optimization and plant profitability within engineering design parameters, in conformance with approved procedures and plant permits.
• Participate/lead in the development and revision of site procedures ensuring input from subject matter experts.
• Assist with management of the performance of work teams through clear communication of expectations, engaging team in work completion and process improvement.
• Perform QA/QC processes as needed for site personnel.
• Oversee work crews and participates in operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all wind plant equipment, and ensuring compliance with manufacturers' requirements.
• Strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs.
• Contribute to site safety performance improvement by holding workers and themselves accountable for safety.
• Participate in and promote job/work package safety analysis, job site safety observations, audits, safety meetings, safety training, injury/event assessment, and investigation/root cause analysis.
• Provide leadership that encourages use of new plant information technology as well as an integrated learning approach to work.
• Communicate regularly with all personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements.
• Ensure required regulatory and technical training is identified and completed for the work team, including applicable qualifications.
• Hold team accountable for attending, participating, and applying training.
• Work with Plant Manager in planning of outages and day‑to‑day activities.
• Ensure execution of daily work schedule.
• Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
• Participate with the mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in staffing and selection process for work team positions.
• Participate in site workforce planning activities and performance evaluations.
• Assist with and provide information to the Plant Manager or other personnel to set and manage budgets.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team personnel.
• Participate in or lead business unit improvement initiatives.
• Temporarily perform duties as the Plant Manager in their absence.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years’ experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems. Including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wind plant operations and wind turbine experience.
• Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.
• Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Additional Success Factors

• Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization.
• Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.
• Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.
• Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time-sensitive projects and priorities.

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

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