Site Lead, Wind & Solar Power Plant Operations

Leeward Energy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Site Lead to direct operations for maintenance and repairs, focusing on performance and reliability of the entire wind power plant. Working with the plant manager, you will develop strategies to improve performance and profitability across the site at multiple locations.

This role offers exposure to all levels of the organization in a small-team environment, with opportunities to expand experience and contribute to the company's success in the

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or a technical field.
• 5 years industry experience as wind turbine technician with a leadership background.
• High voltage switching, troubleshooting, and repair experience preferred.
• Proficient in Windows Office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager in 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.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Site Lead to direct operations for maintenance and repairs, focusing on performance and reliability of the entire wind power plant. Working with the plant manager, you will develop strategies to improve performance and profitability across the site at multiple locations.

This role offers exposure to all levels of the organization in a small-team environment, with opportunities to expand experience and contribute to the company's success in the