Plant Manager - Bee Hollow Solar

Geronimo Power, LLC•Mascoutah, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Geronimo Power is seeking a Solar Plant Manager to join their team. This role involves managing the onsite day-to-day direction for the safe and reliable operation of a 150 MW solar facility near Mascoutah, IL. The Plant Manager is responsible for leading a safe, high-performing operations team of Field Technicians. Key responsibilities include developing and ensuring compliance with an operating budget, coordinating and scheduling outages with the interconnect entity, and overseeing operations and maintenance to ensure work adheres to Prudent Utility Practices. The position focuses on setting and achieving business area goals aligned with overall company objectives and metrics, emphasizing safety, reliability, and fiscal responsibility. The Plant Manager will report to the Regional Director, Field Operations.

Requirements

Four-year college degree or technical school certificate; or 5 years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience in electrical facility operations and maintenance including a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a broad range of renewable or other power generation development, design, permitting, construction, or operations.
Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a direct team or group of employees and ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
Self-directed, motivated, goal oriented, and mission driven with a positive attitude.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
Proficient interpreting electrical schematics and prints.
Must live within 60 miles or a 60 minute drive of the primary plant location.
Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice

Nice To Haves

Experience in solar plant operations.
Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching & ability to run test equipment for troubleshooting.
Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Previous supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the solar plant provides maximum availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by providing direction and supervision to operations personnel.
Ensure strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs.
Communicate regularly with various departments: environmental health & safety, engineering, asset management, and other personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements.
Hiring key personnel, establish training, work and safety procedures, maintenance schedules, and other critical areas required as part of self-performance of operations and maintenance.
Perform staffing activities, counseling, coaching, training, and corrective actions of subordinate employees. Prepare performance evaluations per company instructions and guidelines.
Manage site environmental permits and site vegetation management strategy
Assist team with NERC compliance and other regulatory requirements as determined.
Assist in preparing annual budget for the site and maintain operating expenses within.
Participate in and promote job/work package safety analysis, job site safety observations, audits, safety meetings, safety training, and injury/event assessment.
Manage day to day activities of the site completing all scheduled preventative work in a timely manner and performing corrective maintenance.
Tracking all activities at site and ensure documentation is filed as needed, specifically withing the company’s computerized maintenance management system
Ensure execution of work schedule by planning day to day activities and coordinating outages.
Oversee plant performance and assist with troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and warranty activities/claims of all equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturers' requirements.
Prepare weekly/monthly reports which include but are not limited to, project status, plant statistics, expenses, and adherence to contractual requirements.
Assist with performing QA/QC of the project while still in the construction phase and ensure successful transition from construction to operations.
Participate/lead in the development and revision of site procedures ensuring input from subject matter experts.
Set up site for proper tooling, inventory, spare parts, and other equipment necessary to perform efficiently and effectively.
Administer warranties. Submit and track warranty claims. Track all on loan parts and reconcile with appropriate parties
Manage implementation of capital improvement programs, retrofits and operations initiatives.
Participate in root cause analysis and present findings to cross-functional teams, including executive management.
Manage inventory and work with suppliers on parts reorder, perform cycle counts of inventory.
Occasional travel to other plants or locations to support maintenance, troubleshooting, retrofits support other campaigns or for training and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.