Operations Manager

EDP Renewables

Aguascalientes, MEX

hace 5 días

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Operations Manager will oversee operations and maintenance activities of EDPR’s wind power generation facilities and lead daily ownership representation.

Main accountabilities :

Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets within established operating guidelines for projects 100 400 megawatts in size

Interface with local communities to establish and maintain rapport

Oversee the designated facilities’ operations, maintenance-related contracts, and agreements for sites under warranty

Manage turbine operations and maintenance for sites off-warranty

Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental performance requirements

Monitor each facility’s performance in terms of comparison with expected results and key performance indicators

Engage appropriate internal and external resources as performance issues may require

Represent the company locally before interconnection and customer entities

Represent the company in landowner and community relationships

Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed

Monitor generating equipment for proper function, service, and repairs

Identify and engage contractors for facilities’ balance-of-plant maintenance

Ensure that on-site activities at each facility are conducted in a safety-conscious manner

Ensure that quality electronic communication is established and maintained at each facility

Monitor new facility construction and commissioning activities

Ensure adherence to best practices and delivery of the optimal product

Interface with Engineering, Accounting, and Development staff and other individuals, both internal and external, as needed

Maximize performance and ensure value retention for each facility

Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards in work practices

Conduct and report on periodic meetings with contractors and partners

Ensure reliability of the Bulk Electric System

Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, and wildlife conservation

Additional duties as required

Direct reports : 1 3

Expenses : Annual operating budgets of USD $5 million 20 million

Travel : 0% - 10%

Minimum qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred

5 7 years relevant experience, preferably in wind energy

Must be fluent in Spanish and English

Must be able to work in Mexico without requiring sponsorship

Must have valid passport enabling international travel

Understanding of Microsoft products and / or complementing products. (Preferred)

Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer / Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred)

Behavioral requirements :

Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind and solar energy including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Understanding of basic financial principles (IRR, NPV, Depreciation, etc)

High attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision

Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally, by plane and by car and with short notice

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical demands & working conditions :

Sitting / Standing / Flexibility : Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites;

ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment

Walking : Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites

Speech / Reading : Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Lifting : Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 20 and 40 pounds

Climbing : Ability to climb turbine towers up to 95 meters in height approximately 5-10 times per year, or as neededWeight, including harness and tools, must be in accordance with the weight limit as specified by the ANSI Fall Protection Standards

Vision / Hearing : Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions : Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites

Safety : Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions : Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites

Safety : Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

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