Manager, O&M

RWE

About The Position

The O&M Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation and maintenance of assigned renewable energy generation assets. The role supervises plant personnel and manages daily administration, operations, planned and corrective maintenance, and event response. The manager ensures that work follows industry and safety best practices, company and owner procedures and guidelines, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including NERC requirements when applicable. The position oversees plant production and maintenance, coordinates responses to operational issues, and works with cross-functional groups on operating budgets, cost controls, procurement, and contractor management. The O&M Manager ensures site staff complete required training and promotes a collaborative team environment focused on safety, operations, maintenance, and performance. The role also provides operational analysis and reporting support to Asset Management and Project Development, maintains technical knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, develops supplier relationships, and serves as a local liaison for the company and asset owner. The manager may attend meetings, host facility visits, travel to assigned sites, and support other sites as needed. The position is full-time and permanent, with work starting as soon as possible. It is classified as exempt.

Requirements

At least 5 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems, including at least 2 years managing plants in the renewables industry.
At least 2 years in a lead or supervisor position.
At least 2 years managing facilities and personnel.
A complete understanding of substation equipment, functions, and maintenance requirements.
A complete understanding of NERC requirements as they apply to a power plant, substation, PRCs, MODs, and CIPs.
A complete understanding of plant operations, environmental rules, SPCC, and emergency plans.
Knowledge of industry standards, OSHA regulations, and environmental regulations.
Knowledge of energy markets and market procedures.
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and entities such as CAISO, CPUC, and PG&E.
Experience working with California employment labor laws and regulations.
Experience managing and troubleshooting SCADA, DAS, and CMMS systems.
Strong people leadership experience and experience managing through change.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety processes and procedures.
Unrestricted driver's license in good standing.
Understanding of solar and battery energy plant equipment and its operating and maintenance requirements.
Ability to guide and motivate site teams toward objectives and efficient completion of assignments.
Ability to work in a cross-functional environment and skill in human relations, conflict resolution, and team facilitation.
Knowledge of power electronics, circuitry, power generation technologies, and equipment.
Willingness to work weekends and off shifts as required.
Ability to work in varying climates, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to evolving schedules.
Ability and willingness to travel to assigned job sites and support other sites.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer relationships.
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Teams.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
Ability to multitask while working independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to solve problems.
Ability to build relationships, empathize, and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Responsive to direction, open to challenge and development, and coachable.
Detail-oriented, with strong business acumen and a sound understanding of business concepts.
Ability to sit, walk, or stand for long durations.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

A 2-year or 4-year college degree in Business or a technical hard science such as Engineering, Physics, or Power from an accredited U.S. school; correspondence or internet schools are not accepted. The degree is preferred.
A current journeyman or master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience.
NABCEP certification or an electrical license is preferred.
Experience using maintenance management platforms such as SAP, COMBAT, Tableau, or KPA Flex.

Responsibilities

Oversee plant production and ensure facilities operate reliably, safely, efficiently, and within design parameters.
Ensure facility processes and procedures are followed and comply with applicable rules, regulations, and laws.
Monitor plant production against performance expectations and coordinate resolution of operational abnormalities.
Ensure timely maintenance and repair of plant components and resolve maintenance problems.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to support long-term profitability, reliability, and risk minimization.
Work with cross-functional groups to prepare operating budgets and monitor and control costs within approved budgets.
Manage procurement of replacement equipment and maintenance and repair contractors, and approve purchase orders within the established approval level.
Ensure plant staff complete required and recommended safety and functional training, and foster collaboration across project teams.
Perform operational analysis as needed to support Asset Management and Project Development.
Review daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational reports.
Stay informed about industry regulations, codes, and standards, and develop beneficial relationships with suppliers.
Act as the local company and owner liaison, develop long-range plans, and work with local civic groups as required.
Attend meetings on behalf of the company and host facility visits as required.
Guide and motivate site teams to accomplish objectives and complete assignments efficiently and effectively.
Travel to and from job sites as assigned, including providing support to other sites.