Wind Power Plant Operations Leader

Iberdrola; Encino, La Joya (NM, NM); On-site; USD 131,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonuses PTO 12%

401k match

Health/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking a Wind Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of a utility-scale wind power plant in Encino, NM. You will manage budgets, coordinate outages, work with the interconnect entity, and ensure adherence to Prudent Utility Practices.

The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience, strong environmental, health and safety discipline, and the ability to manage contracts, staff, and capital improvement programs while delivering reliable renewable

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.
• Weight must not exceed 285 lbs (excluding equipment/gear) when performing job related tasks.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems.
• Ability to work around low and medium voltage and at times during extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• 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 operations

Maintenance experience

Tower access

Advanced computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical certificate

Tools

CMMS

KPI reporting tools

Job description

Avangrid is seeking a Wind Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of a utility-scale wind power plant in Encino, NM. You will manage budgets, coordinate outages, work with the interconnect entity, and ensure adherence to Prudent Utility Practices.

The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience, strong environmental, health and safety discipline, and the ability to manage contracts, staff, and capital improvement programs while delivering reliable renewable