Area Operations Manager

Edp Energias De Portugal Sa • Blytheville, AR

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About The Position

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.   Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.What you will do Role Overview: The Area Operations Manager will manage and coordinate the operations and maintenance of multiple facilities within a specified area of operations in order to ensure the safe operation and optimization of power production of wind farms

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent wind-related experience 
• 10+ years relevant experience, preferably in wind energy 
• Experience with LAN, WAN, and enterprise SCADA systems preferred 
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications, systems such as SAP, Appian applications (COBRA, Knowledge sharing database, etc.), reporting tools & processes 
• Travel: Up to 40%
• Ability to travel on short notice and work outdoors as necessary 
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to details 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills 
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage in a prior role 
• Ability to prioritize activities according to changing needs in dynamic environment 
• Willingness to work extended hours on short notice 
• Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed 
• Proven ability to learn new software programs 
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and remotely 
• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment 
• Walking: Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites 
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form 
• Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds 
• Climbing: 
• Ability to climb turbine towers in excess of 100 meters in height to access the work area 
• Weight must not exceed 275 pounds, excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks, to be in accordance with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards. 
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form 
• Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites 
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Responsibilities

• Build a cohesive area team by breaking down department silos with the goal of standardizing operations across EDP/EDPR 
• Set expectations and hold operation managers accountable for utilizing operational tools such as Mobile Maintenance, Knowledge Sharing Database, Offline Turbine Database, etc. 
• Prioritize work to achieve the largest availability impact to prolong the life of turbine equipment 
• Analyze downtime and develop plans to minimize poor response time, missed remote resets, and poor major component RTS times 
• Review Scorecards to identify trends and areas of improvement 
• Review and make recommendations to optimize service schedules and minimize production losses based on wind regimes 
• Review self-perform site parts usage and inventory to optimize proper stocking levels to reduce downtime and spare parts costs 
• Identify issues that are causing unnecessary downtime such as manpower issues or inexperience and develop solutions to mitigate these issues 
• Administrate the designated facilities' operations-related agreements 
• Work directly with the High Voltage Department for balance-of-plant maintenance 
• Ensure that on-site activities at each area facility are conducted in a safe and regulatory conscious manner 
• Ensure quality electronic communication is established and maintained within the area 
• Monitor new facility construction and interface with the company's development and construction personnel as needed 
• Interface with internal and external constituents regarding operating issues in the assigned area 
• Use best practices and share these practices across area sites and other NA regions 
• Climb wind turbines to evaluate contractor/self-perform performance and evaluate turbine health 
• Responsible for resource management of assigned area to include equipment/tooling 
• Additional duties as required

Benefits

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees