Site Manager, Macho Springs

Capital Power•Deming, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Power is seeking a self-motivated individual to manage their wind facility in New Mexico and join their growing Renewables Operations team. Reporting to the Director, US Renewables, the Site Manager is accountable for supporting the planning, coordination, and management of operations at the Macho Springs wind farm. This includes profit, loss and O&M spending budgets, timely completion of all preventative maintenance activities, and urgent resolution of forced outages. Additionally, this role involves extensive management and relationship building with contractors, meeting operational targets such as availability, problem solving, especially in forced outage situations, engagement with the community and landowners, execution of all work on site, and overall accountability for the safe, reliable, and economic performance of the site using cost effective solutions.

Requirements

Completed Post-secondary Degree specializing in Business or Engineering, Certified Engineering Technologist, or advanced trade certificate. Education equivalency may be considered.
3-5 years of experience in leading operations and maintenance; preferably with background in solar operations, substations, power plants, or the electrical discipline.
Knowledge and experience in power systems, electrical equipment specification, HV systems, and substation operation and maintenance preferred.
Outstanding ability to develop trusting long-term working relationships with main on-site turbine maintenance contractor while ensuring Capital Power’s interests come first.
Good project planning and execution skills.
Critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure without perfect information.
Ability to build strong relationships with team members, and work in a collaborative and consultative manner with all levels of employee and corporate support groups.
Process oriented with excellent communication, both written and oral.
Must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.

Nice To Haves

Background in field operations and solar industry experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Managing and coordinating day-to-day wind operations.
Extensive management and oversight of subcontractors and coordinating subcontractor activities with other departments.
Implementing, managing, updating and maintaining activities to site safety programs and work practices.
Analyzing and reporting against performance metrics and making recommendations for operational optimization.
Ensuring compliance with and optimization of facility contractual obligations.
Maintaining and supporting all regulatory and compliance requirements.
Managing the CMMS system (Maximo) as the site expert.
Developing, implementing, and reviewing processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and ensure mitigation of risks.
Ensuring optimal deliverables through effective cross-functional communication and effort.
Preparing and communicating monthly budget variance and performance reports and liaising with finance, accounting, and commercial on financial, accounting, and commercial optimization matters.
Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics. Verifying satisfactory compliance with plant operating requirements.
Providing leadership and direction for site operations and contractors.
Developing, implementing, and reviewing business plan within the context of the Director’s business plan.
Developing business cases for projects.
Providing input to the Renewables plans, strategy, and direction.
Maintain landowner and other stakeholder communications, annual meetings, and/or royalty payments.
Monitoring and maintaining operating licenses and permits.
Maintaining relationships with compliance agencies, other accrediting agencies, and regulatory bodies.