Operations Site Supervisor

What you will do

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 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

Full‑Time

• 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)

Up to 10%

• 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

• 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 occasionally lift items weighing between 20 and 40 pounds
• Climbing:
  Ability to climb turbine towers in excess of 100 meters in height to access the work area
• Weight:
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