Operations Manager
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Energy/Power Generation
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Management
About Longroad Energy
Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.
-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties.
Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.
Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.
-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties.
Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient and safe operation of the wind turbine facility, which consists of 57 turbines with a capacity of 119.7 MW located in Idaho Falls, Idaho (Meadow Creek Wind Project). This includes day-to-day operations, maintenance, fiscal accountability, and administrative functions in line with corporate strategies and objectives, while ensuring the safety of all onsite personnel and equipment.
Key focus areas include safety leadership, turbine availability, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee all operations and maintenance activities across the facility, including wind turbine generators (WTGs), substation systems, high-voltage (HV) equipment, collection systems, and balance of plant.
- Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations through the development and implementation of site procedures and operational standards.
- Monitor operational performance data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and availability.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure strict adherence to all safety programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental standards and NERC/FERC requirements.
- Provide direct leadership to site personnel and contractors, including performance management, scheduling, training, and professional development.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment.
- Develop, manage, and control the site operating budget.
- Oversee site contracts and OEM warranties to ensure alignment with company standards and financial objectives.
- Drive cost-effective maintenance strategies to optimize performance and lifecycle value.
- Serve as a point of contact for utilities, regulatory agencies, local government, landowners, and community stakeholders.
- Drive turbine availability, reliability, and operational performance in alignment with company targets.
- Complete special projects and initiatives assigned by senior operations leadership.
- Support cross-project collaboration across the broader operations portfolio.
- Travel as required to support other Longroad Energy…
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