Wind Facility Operations Lead

AbilityLinks; Sulphur (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Some relocation assistance may be able

Job summary

Southern Power is seeking a Wind Deputy Site Manager to oversee daily operations at Glass Sands Wind Facility in Murray County, OK and Tyler Bluff Wind Facility in Cooke County, TX. You will lead a small team of technicians and contractors, establish operating procedures, and coordinate with Southern Power to ensure safe, reliable power generation.

The role requires 5–7 years in wind energy, strong safety culture, and ability to work in challenging weather and heights.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications
• Success in instilling a culture of Safety Excellence and foundations of Human Performance
• Ability to climb turbine towers up to 110 meters in height approximately 5-10 times per week, or as needed
• Understand and comply with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to drive in extreme weather conditions, fog, snow, mud, off-road driving skills
• Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
• Due to the nature of our work and weight restrictions on our equipment, a candidate must weigh and maintain their body weight at or below 270 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that on-site activities at each facility are conducted in a safety-conscious manner
• Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets
• Oversee the facilities’ operations and maintenance-related contracts
• Manage any warranties as applicable
• Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental performance requirements
• Monitor each facility’s performance in terms of comparison with expected results and key performance indicators
• Engage appropriate internal and external resources as performance issues may require
• Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed
• Monitor generating equipment for proper function, service, and repairs
• Ensure that quality electronic communication is established and maintained at each facility
• Ensure the adoption and adherence to best practices
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards in work practices
• Ensure that all safety training is performed on schedule, as well as request additional training as it applies to your day-to-day tasks
• Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, wildlife conservation, etc.
• Additional duties as required

Skills

Microsoft Office

Safety culture

Tower access

Weather resilience

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Southern Power is seeking a Wind Deputy Site Manager to oversee daily operations at Glass Sands Wind Facility in Murray County, OK and Tyler Bluff Wind Facility in Cooke County, TX. You will lead a small team of technicians and contractors, establish operating procedures, and coordinate with Southern Power to ensure safe, reliable power generation.

The role requires 5–7 years in wind energy, strong safety culture, and ability to work in challenging weather and heights.