Facility Manager, Texas

Apex Clean Energy•Harlingen, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee daily operations of its 525 MW utility-scale wind farm near Harlingen, Texas, including two substations. The Facility Manager is Apex’s principal point of contact at the site and reports to the Director of Operations. Working with internal and external stakeholders, the role manages operations and maintenance for balance-of-plant assets, oversees designated OEM operations and maintenance contracts and agreements, and monitors facility performance against its site-specific power curve, reporting anomalies. The position also represents Apex locally through engagement with landowners and community stakeholders. The Facility Manager provides on-site supervision and oversight, champions safety, and coordinates operational, maintenance, reporting, and regulatory activities. The role includes monitoring the turbine service provider, coordinating planned and unplanned substation work, arranging contractors and parts, maintaining operations logs and spare-parts inventory, and ensuring the facility meets safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory obligations. The position is on-site at the wind farm and requires residence within 50 miles of its O&M building. The work takes place in indoor office and outdoor settings, sometimes at night and in inclement weather. Extended hours may be needed for scheduled repairs. The role can involve travel, turbine climbing, medium- and high-voltage switching and grounding, harsh temperatures, difficult driving conditions, physically demanding work, and responding to operational needs on a 24/7 basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of wind site manager experience.
At least 2 years of substation, collection, and transmission equipment operations and maintenance experience.
NFPA 70E accreditation.
Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Exceptional planning and organization skills.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership and relationship-management skills, including managing third-party suppliers, contractors, and the public.
High attention to detail.
Ability to work proactively and productively with limited direct supervision and oversight.
Familiarity with RTO rules and requirements for wind generating plants.
Familiarity with NERC and other regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
Ability to climb a turbine tower at least 300 feet high.
Willingness and ability to work under high workloads and stressful conditions in physically demanding settings while maintaining professional and ethical behavior.
Ability and willingness to respond to plant operational needs on a 24/7 basis, including travel and time commitment as needed.
Must reside within 50 miles of the facility’s O&M building near Harlingen, Texas.
Strong passion for renewable energy.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 10 years of wind operations or utility experience.

Responsibilities

Champion a strong safety culture and maintain compliance with site health and safety plans.
Provide on-site supervision and oversight of wind farm operations and serve as Apex’s principal on-site representative.
Implement, manage, and monitor safety programs; promote safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer feedback, and use of human performance tools.
Establish and maintain operating and quality-control procedures in coordination with OEM recommendations, Apex standards, and owner requirements.
Monitor the turbine operations and maintenance service provider’s performance.
Manage and coordinate operations and maintenance for balance-of-plant assets to minimize lost production, maximize availability, and ensure safety.
Lead and develop the site team.
Contract for site services, including electric, septic, waste removal, fire inspection, and lawn mowing.
Select and supervise external service providers for work such as road maintenance, tree clearance, security, metering, and safety.
Conduct routine visual monitoring of electrical, structural, foundation, civil, laydown, crane-pad, road, fence, gate, meteorological tower, communications, and SCADA assets.
Visually inspect the substation, collection system, padmount transformers, and junction boxes.
Schedule and coordinate planned and unplanned substation maintenance outages and repairs.
Schedule and manage annual infrared scans of padmount transformers, substation terminations, and balance-of-plant electrical systems.
Procure subcontractors, spare parts, consumables, and specialty equipment for scheduled and unscheduled balance-of-plant maintenance.
Prepare and maintain detailed operations logs documenting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, curtailment, downtime events, and their causes.
Receive and maintain spare-parts inventory in accordance with supplier recommendations.
Maintain a positive working environment, including discipline, morale, and employee relations.
Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting to meet safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Support facility public relations and community interactions.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permits.

Benefits

Medical and comprehensive high-deductible health plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Group life insurance
401(k) with corporate matching
Flexible spending arrangements
Company-paid parking and cell phone
Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
Responsible Paid Time Off
Standard company holidays
Base salary and bonus commensurate with experience
Professional development, training, onboarding, on-the-job learning, and mentorship opportunities
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities