Associate Site Manager, Wind

AES•Winslow, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a regular full-time management position in which the candidate will report directly to the wind facility's AES team lead. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership ability, including the ability to develop, educate, and ensure the safety of others. The position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The position will require a willingness to work extra and/or irregular work hours and/or shift schedules as needed. This position will support maintenance and site strategy by managing, tracking, and reporting site maintenance, work schedules, turbine and field repairs, and other work as required. Will be responsible for project capability, process efficiency, cost efficiency, project availability, quality standards, and any contractual obligations of the project or work area. Will analyze project performance and make recommendations to improve reliability, efficiency, and, ultimately, the project's financial performance. This position will be responsible for site safety, environmental training, and their respective programs. This role is at the Chevelon Butte Wind Farm near Winslow, Arizona. The scheduled work week is 7 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday, including emergency on-call. The work hours may vary if travel to a different location is needed. A company vehicle and AES company credit card will be provided. As part of the driving requirements for this position, you must have a valid driver's license within the USA and be able to pass a background check.

Requirements

Candidates must have advanced technical education or training with a 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.
The ideal candidate should have experience with wind turbines and systems, or other is acceptable.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Advanced technical education or training
A valid driver's license within the USA
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
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.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, email, and facility control.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Wind Generation is a plus; experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.
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
Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
Knowledge of site equipment, including wind turbine generators, substations, SCADA functions, and applicable PPE.
Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.
Extensive site documentation management.
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.