Operations Site Supervisor

Role Overview

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

• 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 against 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.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Full‑time

Onsite – Prairie Queen Wind Farm, Moran, KS

Up to 10%

• 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).

• Ability to quickly understand a variety of subjects related 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.

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility
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  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
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  Ability to walk 0.25 to 0.5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites.
• Speech/Reading
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  Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Lifting
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  Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 20 and 40 pounds.
• Climbing
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  Ability to climb turbine towers in…