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