Site Manager, Wind

Overview

Site Manager, Wind – The AES Corporation

AES is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy transition with operations in 14 countries. We are committed to innovation, reliability, and a sustainable future. This is a regular full-time management position reporting to the wind facility's AES team lead. The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexible hours as needed.

• Oversee and ensure contractual requirements are met between all entities involved in the project.
• Collaborate with internal and external entities to schedule maintenance, repair, and warranty work at the facility.
• Maintain facility compliance with regulatory entities (OSHA, NERC, CAISO, environmental).
• Source and manage third-party service contractor work at the facility.
• Directly manage all balance of plant duties, including substation, transmission line, road maintenance, vegetation control, landowner concerns, and building maintenance.
• Foster relationships with project participants (OEM operations, landowners, purchasing off-takers, interconnected utilities, contractors, etc.).
• Respond to outages and facilitate repairs; 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.

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in plant maintenance, operations, or related technical fields; high school diploma with 5–8 years experience acceptable for some candidates.
• Experience with wind turbines and systems; wind industry experience (Vestas) is a plus.
• Computer proficiency and CMMS experience (SAP).
• Strong safety knowledge and ability to promote safety improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a geographically diverse organization; excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of site equipment (wind turbine generators, substations, SCADA) and high voltage maintenance.
• Willingness to climb towers up to 400 feet and meet weight requirements.
• Valid US driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced technical education or training preferred.
• Equipment operator experience helpful; NERC and NFPA 70E are relevant credentials; high voltage training is beneficial.

• Outdoor work at wind power plants in varied weather; dusty, hot, cold, and winter conditions.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and entering equipment to inspect or collect data.
• PPE required (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear protection).
• Possible work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Occasional travel; overtime and non-standard hours as needed.

Commensurate with experience; competitive.

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AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. E-Verify: AES will provide information for work authorization in accordance with applicable law.