Associate Site Manager, Wind

The AES Corporation•Winslow, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a global leader in the energy revolution, operating in 14 countries and committed to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. The company is dedicated to achieving net-zero goals by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement, and developing innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy. This is a regular full-time management position reporting directly to the wind facility's AES team lead. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to work extra and/or irregular hours. The role supports maintenance and site strategy by managing, tracking, and reporting site maintenance, work schedules, turbine and field repairs. Responsibilities include ensuring project capability, process and cost efficiency, project availability, quality standards, and contractual obligations. The Associate Site Manager will analyze project performance to recommend improvements in reliability, efficiency, and financial performance, and will be responsible for site safety and environmental training programs. This position is located at the Chevelon Butte Wind Farm near Winslow, Arizona, with a scheduled work week of 7 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday, including emergency on-call. A company vehicle and AES company credit card are provided. Driving requirements include a valid USA driver's license and passing a background check. Candidates need advanced technical education or training with a minimum of five years of experience in plant maintenance, operations, or a related technical field, or a high school diploma with 5-8 years of experience in maintenance/operations. Experience with wind turbines and systems is preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years experience in plant maintenance, operations, or any other technical field or a high school diploma with a minimum of 5-8 years experience in maintenance/operations.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP).
Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and help the company improve upon the standards in place.
Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional, and geographically diverse organization.
Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
Communicates openly and honestly.
Models professional behaviors of conduct and etiquette.
Is a great teammate and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate tasks.
Knowledge of site equipment, including wind turbine generators, substations, SCADA functions, and applicable PPE.
Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
Extensive site documentation management.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, email, and facility control.
Ability and willingness to climb towers up to 400 feet in height and meet specific weight requirements.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (or advanced technical education or training).
Valid driver’s license within the USA and ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Wind Generation is a plus; experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.
Equipment operator preferred.
NERC NFPA 70E High voltage training.

Responsibilities

Perform (or cause to be performed) site maintenance, including without limitation:
Oversee and ensure contractual requirements are met between all entities involved in the project.
Collaborate with internal and external entities to schedule all maintenance, repair, and warranty work required at the facility.
Maintain facility compliance with all regulatory entities, including OSHA, NERC, CAISO, and environmental.
Source and manage third-party service contractor work at the facility.
Directly responsible for all balance of plant duties, including but not limited to substation, transmission line, road maintenance, vegetation control, landowner concerns, and building maintenance.
Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with all project participants, including OEM operations, landowners, purchasing off-takers, interconnected utilities, contractors, etc.
Respond to collection and transmission system outages and facilitate repair as needed.
Maintain 24/7 emergency response for the facility.
Provide oversight and monitoring of OEM operations.
Assist in creating and managing the facility's operating budget.