Team Lead, Wind O&M - West Camp Wind Farm
About The Position
The AES Operations team is looking for a seasoned Team Leader, Plant Operations. This is a regular full-time management position in which the candidate will report directly to the AES Mountain West Regional Wind Manager. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership ability, including the ability to develop, educate, and ensure the safety of others. The position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The position will require a willingness to work extra and/or irregular work hours and/or shift schedules as needed. This role is at the West Camp Wind Farm in the Holbrook area of AZ, and a company vehicle will be provided.
Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and help the company improve upon the standards in place.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
- Communicates openly and honestly.
- Models professional behaviors of conduct and etiquette.
- Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate tasks.
- Knowledge of site equipment, including wind turbine generators, substations, SCADA functions, and applicable PPE.
- Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
- Extensive site documentation management.
- Ability and willingness to climb towers up to 400 feet in height and meet specific weight requirements.
Nice To Haves
- +5 years’ experience in Wind generation, plant maintenance, operations, or other related technical fields.
- Experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.
- Computer proficiency and knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP).
- Computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, and facility control.
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
- Advanced technical education or training
- Equipment operator preferred.
- NERC NFPA 70E High voltage training
Responsibilities
- Perform (or cause to be performed) site maintenance
- Oversee and ensure contractual requirements are met between all entities involved in the project.
- Collaborate with internal and external entities to schedule all maintenance, repair, and warranty work required at the facility.
- Maintain facility compliance with all regulatory entities, including OSHA, NERC, CAISO, and environmental.
- Source and manage third-party service contractor work at the facility.
- Directly responsible for all balance of plant duties, including but not limited to substation, transmission line, road maintenance, vegetation control, landowner concerns, and building maintenance.
- Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with all project participants, including OEM operations, landowners, purchasing off-takers, interconnected utilities, contractors, etc.
- Respond to collection and transmission system outages and facilitate repair as needed.
- Maintain 24/7 emergency response for the facility.
- Provide oversight and monitoring of OEM operations.
- Assist in creating and managing the facility's operating budget.
Benefits
- Company vehicle will be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
