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Job Description
The Wind Site Manager oversees the safe and efficient operation of a wind farm, including performance monitoring, maintenance, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee safe and compliant operation of the wind farm installation
- Monitor, maintain, and report on plant performance
- Create and implement annual operating plans and budgets
- Set performance goals and evaluate staff and contractor performance
- Resolve performance and land utilization issues with stakeholders
- Coordinate contract negotiations with vendors and subcontractors
- Troubleshoot wind turbines and operate high voltage equipment
- Service, maintain, and repair substation and collection systems
- Supervise turbine technicians and coordinate their efforts
- Assist with SCADA data management, reporting, and troubleshooting
- Monitor wind conditions, turbine performance, and maintenance schedules
- Communicate site issues to support staff and follow up as needed
- Respond to plant outages on a 24/7 basis
Requirements
- Responsible for the safe and compliant operation of a wind farm installation, including monitoring, upkeep, and reporting of plant performance.
- Create an annual operating plan and provide input on an annual budget.
- Set direction and measure operational performance of staff and site contractors.
- Primary contact for issue resolution in performance and land utilization issues.
- Serve as the local point of contact for land owners, local authorities, and state agencies regarding environmental and contractual issues involving wind farm installations.
- Participate in contract negotiations with subcontractors and other vendors for parts and services required for wind power installations at the site.
- Possess the ability to climb and troubleshoot wind turbines at a high level, including climbing towers unassisted up to 300 feet.
- Perform operation and switching of high voltage equipment using approved switching orders.
- Possess the necessary skills to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation and collection system malfunctions.
- Coordinate efforts of onsite turbine technicians.
- Assist in SCADA functions such as data editing, report creation, and local SCADA problem resolution.
- Monitor wind conditions, SCADA reports, turbine performance, maintenance schedules, and staff performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Write, implement, and train direct reports on all CEG programs and procedures.
- Communicate site issues with all support staff including IT, Engineering, and Human Resources, and provide follow-up as needed.
- Respond to plant outages on a 24/7 schedule.
- Able to safely handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Able to report to the work site without transportation assistance.
- Able to work safely in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
- Able to travel as required.
- Able to work safely in confined spaces.
- Meet the requirements of CEG’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.
- Have in-depth knowledge of NERC standards and other utility regulatory requirements, power purchase contracts, operations management, and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and maintain high-value wind installations at or above projected performance levels and within budget.
- Proficiency with operations financial management, forecasting, and controls.
- High School diploma is required.
- A 4-year degree in business, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Possess and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Have at least 7 years of experience in the wind industry.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $118,000 to $144,000 USD
Eligible to earn an annual cash bonus based on personal and company performance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care
HSAs with company contributions
Health FSAs and dependent daycare FSAs
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
401(k) plan with employer match
Life and accident insurances
Fertility programs
Adoption assistance
Generous parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships
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