Operations Site Supervisors

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.•San Ygnacio, TX, TX

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Site Supervisor oversees operations and maintenance activities at EDPR wind power generation facilities and represents the company in daily site operations. The role manages balance-of-plant assets for projects ranging from 100 to 400 megawatts, turbine operations and maintenance at off-warranty sites, and operations and maintenance contracts and agreements at sites under warranty. The supervisor monitors facility performance, generating equipment, contractors, construction and commissioning activities, and compliance with operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements. The position works with local communities, landowners, interconnection and customer entities, equipment suppliers, service providers, contractors, and internal teams including Engineering, Accounting, and Development. It supports facility reliability and value retention, promotes safe and high-quality work practices, and ensures environmental compliance, including requirements related to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, and wildlife conservation. The role is onsite at the Reloj del Sol Wind Farm in San Ygnacio, Texas, with travel up to 10%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five to seven years of relevant experience, preferably in wind energy.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications.
Ability to quickly understand subjects related to wind and solar energy, including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Understanding of basic financial principles, including IRR, NPV, and depreciation.
High attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision.
Ability to travel as needed; travel is listed as up to 10%.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, bend, twist, squat, and reach for approximately 75% of the time on wind farm sites; ability to stand and sit for eight or more hours in an office environment.
Ability to walk 0.25 to 0.5 miles per day, including over unpaved and rough surfaces at wind farm sites.
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
Ability to frequently lift items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift items weighing 20 to 40 pounds.
Ability to climb turbine towers exceeding 100 meters in height to access the work area.
Weight must be between 125 and 275 pounds, excluding worn equipment or gear, according to the physical-demands section; a later section states that weight must not exceed 275 pounds.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites.
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
Relevant experience in wind energy is preferred.
Competency in analytical problem solving, strong communication, customer/partner relationships, and technology expertise is marked as preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant assets within established operating guidelines for projects of 100–400 megawatts.
Interface with local communities and maintain relationships with landowners and community members.
Oversee facility operations and operations and maintenance contracts and agreements for sites under warranty.
Manage turbine operations and maintenance for off-warranty sites.
Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting on operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental performance.
Monitor facility performance against expected results and key performance indicators.
Engage internal and external resources to address performance issues.
Represent the company locally before interconnection and customer entities.
Work with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed.
Monitor generating equipment for proper function, service, and repairs.
Identify and engage contractors for balance-of-plant maintenance.
Ensure onsite activities are conducted in a safety-conscious manner.
Establish and maintain quality electronic communication at each facility.
Monitor new facility construction and commissioning, ensuring adherence to best practices and delivery of an optimal product.
Work with Engineering, Accounting, Development, and other internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Maximize facility performance and value retention.
Monitor contractor performance and ensure high-quality work and adherence to high standards of work practice.
Conduct and report on periodic meetings with contractors and partners.
Ensure the reliability of the Bulk Electric System.
Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations related to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, and wildlife conservation.
Perform additional duties as required.