Site Manager, Macho Springs

capitalpower; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Power is seeking a Site Manager to lead operations at the Macho Springs wind farm in New Mexico. You will coordinate day-to-day wind operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, compliance, and economic performance of the site.

Reporting to the Director, US Renewables, you will analyze performance data, drive improvements, and maintain strong relationships with landowners and regulators while delivering reliable, cost-effective energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in leading operations and maintenance, preferably in wind or power facilities.
• Strong understanding of power systems, electrical equipment and HV systems is preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships with on-site turbine maintenance contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day wind operations at the Macho Springs wind farm.
• Oversee subcontractors and coordinate activities with other departments.
• Maintain site safety programs and work practices.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Prepare monthly budget variance and communicate with finance and commercial teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or Engineering

Certified Engineering Technologist

Advanced trade certificate

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power . This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star . With us, your contributions matter - we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full-Time Position.

Are you passionate about renewables? So are we!

We are currently seeking a self-motivated individual to manage our wind facility in New Mexico and join our growing Renewables Operations team.

Reporting to the Director, US Renewables, the Site Manager is accountable for supporting the planning, coordination, and management of operations at the Macho Springs wind farm for Capital Power. This includes profit, loss and O&M spending budgets, timely completion of all preventative maintenance activities, and urgent resolution of forced outages. Additionally, this role involves extensive management and relationship building with contractors, meeting operational targets such as availability, problem solving, especially in forced outage situations, engagement with the community and landowners, execution of all work on site, and overall accountability for the safe, reliable, and economic performance of the site using cost effective solutions.

Join us in investing in electric grid solutions - beyond us and our industry.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Managing and coordinating day-to-day wind operations.
• Extensive management and oversight of subcontractors and coordinating subcontractor activities with other departments.
• Implementing, managing, updating and maintaining activities to site safety programs and work practices.
• Analyzing and reporting against performance metrics and making recommendations for operational optimization.
• Ensuring compliance with and optimization of facility contractual obligations.
• Maintaining and supporting all regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Managing the CMMS system (Maximo) as the site expert.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and ensure mitigation of risks.
• Ensuring optimal deliverables through effective cross-functional communication and effort.
• Preparing and communicating monthly budget variance and performance reports and liaising with finance, accounting, and commercial on financial, accounting, and commercial optimization matters.
• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics. Verifying satisfactory compliance with plant operating requirements.
• Providing leadership and direction for site operations and contractors.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing business plan within the context of the Director's business plan.
• Developing business cases for projects.
• Providing input to the Renewables plans, strategy, and direction.
• Maintain landowner and other stakeholder communications, annual meetings, and/or royalty payments.
• Monitoring and maintaining operating licenses and permits.
• Maintaining relationships with compliance agencies, other accrediting agencies, and regulatory bodies.

What you will bring to the role:

• Education: Completed Post-secondary Degree specializing in Business or Engineering, Certified Engineering Technologist, or advanced trade certificate.
• Education equivalency may be considered.
• Experience & Technical Skills: 3-5 years of experience in leading operations and maintenance; preferably with background in wind operations, substations, power plants, or the electrical discipline.
• Knowledge and experience in power systems, electrical equipment specification, HV systems, and substation operation and maintenance preferred.
• Outstanding ability to develop trusting long‑term working relationships with main on‑site turbine maintenance contractor while ensuring Capital Power's interests come first.
• Good project planning and execution skills.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure without perfect information.
• Ability to build strong relationships with team members, and work in a collaborative and consultative manner with all levels of employee and corporate support groups.
• Process oriented with excellent communication, both written and oral.
• Background in field operations and solar industry experience is beneficial.

Working Conditions:

Working mainly at site locations; minimal travel