Tiger Team 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

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Tiger Team Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities for an assigned renewable energy facility or shift. This hands-on leadership role supervises technicians and contractors, coordinates maintenance activities, monitors equipment performance, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in renewable energy operations and maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to coach and lead a frontline technical team across wind, solar, and energy storage systems.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operational activities within assigned unit/shift to ensure efficiency andcompliance with organizational standards
• Coordinate maintenance schedules within area of responsibility to minimizedowntime
• Monitor performance of machinery and systems, initiating corrective actions andescalating as needed
• Directly supervise and mentor maintenance staff and technicians, ensuring propertraining and adherence to safety regulations
• Oversee day-to-day contractor activity on-site, ensuring adherence to projecttimelines, safety protocols, and quality standards
• Manage timecard approvals and attendance tracking for team members
• Prepare reports on operational metrics and maintenance activities for theOperations 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, andcorrective 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 operationaland maintenance issues
• Ensure team‑level adherence to OSHA, NFPA, EPA, NERC, and PUC regulatorystandards
• Knowledge & Application
  • 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 dailyoperations
• Complexity & Problem Solving
  • Resolves routine operational issues using established, well-defined procedures
  • Identifies basic equipment performance issues and escalates or corrects asappropriate
  • Works alongside technicians to troubleshoot common system errors
• Collaboration & Interaction
  • Coordinates with peers and adjacent teams to support execution of maintenancetasks
  • Interacts with on‑site vendors and contractors to support daily operational needs
  • Supports a positive team environment to maintain morale and engagement
• Scope of Management & Supervision
  • Directly supervises frontline technicians, ensuring adherence to daily operationalprotocols
  • Prioritizes tasks and resources within the unit/shift to meet maintenance schedules
  • Monitors individual performance and provides direct, hands‑on coaching on technical skills

Job Requirements and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalentis 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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.