Wind Operations Supervisor

PacifiCorp•Glenrock, WY

8d•$102,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for functional oversight of a location or segment of a larger department. Directs the activities of wind generation technicians, wind generation contractors and wind generation technician crew leaders to achieve safe, efficient, environmentally compliant and cost-effective wind powered electrical generation. Ensures work is planned, prioritized, scheduled and performed in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

The equivalent combination of journeymen level experience and education or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
A minimum of five years of maintenance experience in a wind plant, power plant or industrial facility.
Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies.
Commitment and dedication to manage projects or assignments through completion.
Ability to use computer applications for written communication, planning, budgeting and project scheduling.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations, provide feedback, and work collaboratively with other departments.
Leadership and teamwork skills to develop and promote cooperative working relationships within their crew, other maintenance crews and among departments.
Ability to make timely decisions.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in related field
Knowledge of wind plant operations and wind plant systems.
Familiarity with maintenance management systems.
Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems.
Familiarity with precision maintenance practices.
Technical knowledge and problem solving skills for maintenance of equipment used in wind power generation.
Experience with bargaining unit environments and collective bargaining agreements.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and SAP.
Previous experience as a maintenance supervisor at an industrial facility, power plant, or wind plant.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage the work of the functional group.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by observing safety and security procedures, and reporting/correcting potentially unsafe conditions as outlined in the PacifiCorp Accident Prevention Manual.
Oversee daily maintenance activities in the assigned area of wind plants, in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
Hold supervised employees accountable to work safely and productively.
Ensure the timely and reliable maintenance of the assigned wind plant facilities.
Supervise represented and/or contract employees within the guidelines of the applicable working agreements and enforce.
As assigned by a wind operations manager, responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and development of employees.
Perform project management responsibilities on unit outages, major overhauls and other projects as assigned.
Prepare Scope of Work documents necessary to obtain firm pricing for contractor work.
Other duties as assigned.
Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, including Administration, Engineering, and Operations.
Implement business objectives, strategies and plans.
Establish, monitor and control costs.
Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations.
Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.