Operations Site Supervisor

Location: Moran

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.


What you will do



Role Overview:

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


Main responsibilities:

- 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 the 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


Employment type


Full-Time


Work site


Onsite - Prairie Queen Wind Farm, Moran, KS


What are we looking for



Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred
• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database application
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred).

Travel:

Up to 10%


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 as needed
• 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 scheduled 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 in excess of…