Wind Power Plant Manager - Growth & Ops Lead

Iberdrola SA; Century (FL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses & PTO

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. seeks a Wind Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a utility-scale wind facility in Encino, NM. You will manage the budget, outages, interconnect coordination, and O&M under prudent utility practices.

Responsibilities include safety program enforcement, contractor management, warranty administration, capital projects, and regular budget/P&L reporting. Strong leadership and high-voltage experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree or technical school certificate; or 5 years of related experience or power industry training.
• Demonstrated experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Ability to climb 80 meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to work around low and medium voltage and at times during extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensures strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs.
• Responsible to ensure crew receives periodic safety training and conducts periodic safety assessments.
• Negotiates and administers 3rd party contracts.
• Administers warranties.
• Manages implementation of capital improvement programs and retrofits.
• Manage crews performing operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all wind plant equipment, ensures compliance with manufacturers' requirements.
• Performs staffing activities, counseling, coaching, training and corrective actions of subordinate employees.
• Prepares annual budget and monthly profit and loss reporting.
• Reviews and approves root cause analyses of major failures.
• Prepares performance evaluations per company instructions and guidelines.
• Ensures all relevant internal controls are followed and develops new controls as needed

Skills

Power plant ops

Safety training

Team leadership

Budgeting

High voltage

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical cert

Tools

CMMS

Job description

PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. seeks a Wind Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a utility-scale wind facility in Encino, NM. You will manage the budget, outages, interconnect coordination, and O&M under prudent utility practices.

Responsibilities include safety program enforcement, contractor management, warranty administration, capital projects, and regular budget/P&L reporting. Strong leadership and high-voltage experience are preferred.