Wind Facility Operations Lead

Southern Power; Sulphur (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Power seeks a Wind Deputy Site Manager to oversee daily operations at Glass Sands and Tyler Bluff wind facilities in TX/OK. Lead a small team of technicians and contractors, establish operating procedures, and coordinate with Southern Power to ensure safe, compliant site performance.

The role requires wind-energy experience, strong safety leadership, and ability to manage multi-facility operations, reporting, and contractor performance across adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant wind energy experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications
• 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 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

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Southern Power seeks a Wind Deputy Site Manager to oversee daily operations at Glass Sands and Tyler Bluff wind facilities in TX/OK. Lead a small team of technicians and contractors, establish operating procedures, and coordinate with Southern Power to ensure safe, compliant site performance.

The role requires wind-energy experience, strong safety leadership, and ability to manage multi-facility operations, reporting, and contractor performance across adverse weather conditions.