Plant Manager Wind Operations - Easter

Enbridge • Hereford, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager at Enbridge’s Easter Wind facility is the senior Enbridge representative on site and is accountable for the plant’s overall performance. The role leads day-to-day operations and maintenance while balancing operational reliability and financial performance with safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. The Plant Manager provides hands-on leadership across operations, maintenance, asset integrity, and compliance, and fosters a positive, inclusive, safety-first culture aligned with Enbridge’s values.

The position works collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, service providers, landowners, municipalities, and community stakeholders. It requires scheduled 24/7 on-call availability for site emergencies and maintenance needs, and residence within 75 miles of the site. Travel within the United States and Canada may be required approximately 10–20% of the time. Candidates undergo background screening, including a five-year driving record check, criminal check, and company-sponsored medical and drug testing.

The role involves physically demanding work in all weather conditions, including working at heights of up to 300 feet and in enclosed spaces. The employee must meet fit-for-work requirements that include the coordination needed to ascend and descend a wind tower and a total climbing-weight limit of 132 kg (290 lb). Physical tasks and abilities include grasping, kneeling, light-to-moderate lifting of objects up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, and specified visual and hearing requirements. The position also requires the ability to understand and apply instructions, organize and prioritize work, collaborate on complex problems, make decisions with moderate impact, complete routine forms and basic reports, and communicate by telephone.

The stated U.S. base salary range is $120,000–$135,000 USD, based on candidate experience, skills, and internal equity. Enbridge offers a flexible benefits program, paid parental leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off and holidays, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Wellness Program. Company-paid international relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

• Related university degree and seven or more years of experience, or nine or more years of previous field operations experience, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
• At least eight years of relevant experience, including three years in a supervisory or management role.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and ability to remain calm under pressure, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven people leadership and contract administration experience, with the ability to build effective relationships with employees, contractors, landowners, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, integrity, a customer-focused mindset, willingness to learn Enbridge systems and processes, and digital proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel) and Oracle.
• Ability to reside within 75 miles of the site to meet on-call requirements and to travel approximately 10–20% within the United States and Canada as needed.
• Ability to meet fit-for-work requirements, including coordination to ascend and descend a wind tower and a total climbing-weight limit of 132 kg (290 lb).
• Comfort performing physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions and working in enclosed spaces and at heights of up to 300 feet.
• Ability to perform the specified physical tasks, including grasping, kneeling, lifting objects up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, and meeting visual and hearing requirements.
• Ability to understand and apply instructions, collaborate on sophisticated problems, organize and prioritize work, make decisions with moderate impact, complete routine forms and basic reports, and communicate by telephone.
• Successful completion of applicable background screening, including a five-year driving record check, criminal check, and company-sponsored medical and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Strong electrical systems knowledge and ability to troubleshoot SCADA, substations, collection systems, and meteorological towers.
• Wind generation plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational and maintenance activities for wind turbines and Balance of Plant assets, ensuring safe, reliable operations and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and Enbridge safety standards.
• Champion safety by enforcing policies and procedures, overseeing contractor and partner performance, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting and investigation of safety incidents and metrics.
• Supervise people and contractors on site, conduct site orientations, oversee performance, and engage with service providers, landowners, and internal stakeholders.
• Execute asset maintenance and integrity plans, ensuring preventive, corrective, and major maintenance activities are planned, scheduled, tracked, and completed to Enbridge standards using systems such as MAXIMO.
• Oversee compliance and operational excellence by conducting audits, monitoring performance, managing lost production, and addressing operational issues with operations, engineering, and asset management teams.
• Develop and manage the facility budget, forecasts, and P&L reporting; explain variances; manage procurement and work orders; and identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities.
• Provide accurate facility performance, safety, environmental, and financial reporting and represent Enbridge as a responsible partner in operating the facility.
• Respond to site emergencies and maintenance needs while on a predetermined, scheduled 24/7 on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program covering health, dental, insurance, and disability, with employee-selected coverage levels.
• Paid maternity and parental leave: up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
• Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program supporting physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager