Assistant Facility Manager, Sunzia Transmission

Pattern Energy Group•Corona, NM

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Manager supports the Facility Manager in all areas of the Pattern Energy operating site and helps lead and develop teams to meet the obligations required for power generation. The role supports safe, reliable facility operations, including high-voltage switching and maintenance, HVDC converter station equipment, balance-of-plant maintenance and repairs, and facility upkeep. The position also supports regulatory compliance, performance improvement, employee relations, and community interactions. The role is associated with the Sunzia Transmission facility and requires residence within 100 miles of the facility’s O&M building.

Requirements

Supervision and technical experience in the power generation and transmission industry or related fields.
Proficiency with computers and with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
College diploma in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
Must reside within 100 miles of the facility’s O&M building.
Must be willing and able to work under high workloads and stressful conditions in physically demanding settings while maintaining professional, non-confrontational behavior and ethical standards.
Must be able to travel, work in harsh temperatures and extreme driving conditions, accommodate various 24/7 working hours, and support other business units and locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Support the Facility Manager in all areas of the operating site.
Maintain a positive working environment through discipline, morale, and employee relations.
Perform and oversee high-voltage switching and maintenance in 345 kV and 500 kV substations.
Lead the use of maintenance documentation, reporting tools, and performance systems for reporting and performance improvement.
Provide hands-on technical support and supervision for HVDC converter station equipment and balance-of-plant maintenance and repairs.
Support facility civil work, building maintenance, and upkeep.
Enable teammates to work safely and stop work when required.
Support an injury-free workplace culture through safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer-to-peer feedback, and appropriate use of human performance tools.
Manage site-specific and corporate procedures, policies, training programs, safety programs, work practices, and related updates.
Support facility public relations and community interactions.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and associated permits.
Ensure obligations are met using the CMMS.