Wind Farm Operations Manager

ACCIONA Energía; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

$50 monthly wellness stipend

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is hiring for a Wind Farm Operations & Maintenance Leader at our Rio Hondo facility in Texas. You will lead teams, manage maintenance programs, and ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability of wind turbines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance, while fostering strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders. A technical degree and 5+ years in O&M are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations and maintenance experience in energy; renewable energy preferred.
• 2-5 years of leadership experience supervising teams and contractors.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems; ability to perform switching and lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise wind farm employees and contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations and maximize turbine availability.
• Provide training and technical support to Wind Turbine Technicians in troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and equipment commissioning.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities, including equipment inspections and condition assessments.
• Conduct and review safety analyses, manage site safety training, and ensure proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining facility and equipment cleanliness.
• Perform and oversee root cause analyses to identify equipment failure modes and determine contributing factors.
• Manage site inventory, including tools, consumables, and spare parts.
• Maintain employee training records, certifications, and qualifications, along with accurate maintenance documentation and operational records.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on wind farm performance, maintenance activities, and operating costs.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare financial reports related to operations and maintenance.
• Represent ACCIONA Energía in professional settings and maintain positive relationships with local communities, public officials, landowners, and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

OM operations & maintenance

Leadership

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Lockout/Tagout

Low/Medium voltage certification

Troubleshooting

MS Office

JD Edwards

Maximo

Driver's license

Education

Technical degree (2- or 4-year)

Tools

JD Edwards

Maximo

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is hiring for a Wind Farm Operations & Maintenance Leader at our Rio Hondo facility in Texas. You will lead teams, manage maintenance programs, and ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability of wind turbines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance, while fostering strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders. A technical degree and 5+ years in O&M are preferred.