O&M Manager

Invenergy•Lowville, NY

1d•$115,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Position Overview As the O&M Manager you will Coordinate and manage all aspects of the day to day activities of technicians and contractors within the balance of plant requirements; including generation tie-line, substation, collection system, pad mounted transformers, civil works/foundations/roads, facility grounds, environmental and land owner relations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Knowledge of 34.5 kV and 345 kV systems including but not limited to; protection relays, padmount transformers, fault identification, maintenance requirements, NERC, OSHA and Electrical Safety requirements.
Experience utilizing CMMS system to maintain equipment records and reporting.
Knowledge and experience with high voltage tooling and protective equipment.
Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Able and willing to travel up to 25%.
Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage all aspects of the day to day activities of technicians and contractors within the balance of plant requirements; including generation tie-line, substation, collection system, pad mounted transformers, civil works/foundations/roads, facility grounds, environmental and land owner relations.
Responsive and able to manage to deliverables and contractual obligations, while interfacing with varying parties internally and externally with competing interests.
Prepare and implement operating procedures, complying with company, customer, and industry standards, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
Operate and maintain high voltage electrical equipment through known maintenance practices.
Climb wind turbine towers, on a limited basis, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect equipment.
Understand electrical and mechanical functions as well as engineering drawings of all components in the Balance of Plant system.
Maintain inventory, tooling, facilities, equipment and parts.
Identify, document, and communicate opportunities for operational and quality improvements.
Obtain, compile and analyze information to properly identify course of action for proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs.
Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise, while working with minimal oversight.
Assist in the preparation of proposals, budgets, labor costs and reports.
Evaluation and supervision of contractor scope, proposals, and repair work.
Perform required inspections and reporting in a professional and effective manner.