Manager, O&M

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, O&M is responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant operation and maintenance (O&M) of renewable energy generation project/s.

The Manager, O&M will be responsible for supervising plant personnel and managing the daily administration, operation, planned and corrective maintenance, and event response for their assigned asset/s. The role will furthermore be responsible for ensuring all operations and maintenance activities are performed in accordance with industry best practices, industry best safety practices, company and owner procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent state and federal laws and regulations including NERC compliance when applicable.

• Plant Operations
  • Oversees production and ensure that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe and efficient manner
  • Ensures facility processes and procedures are adhered to as well as in compliance with all rules, regulations and laws as applicable
  • Monitors production to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations
  • Coordinates and resolve operational abnormalities
• Plant Maintenance
  • Ensures the timely maintenance and repair of plant components as well as resolve problems that may arise
  • Performs preventive/predictive maintenance to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization
• Works with cross-functional groups to prepare plant operating budgets, monitor and control costs within approved budget; ensures the procurement of equipment replacement and maintenance/repair contractors and approve all purchase orders within established approval level
• Ensures plant staff have completed required and recommended safety and functional training; fosters a collaborative team environment across asset portfolio, ensuring optimal safety, operations, maintenance, and performance
• Technical Support
  • Performs operational analyses as required to support Asset Management and Project Development functions
  • Reviews daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational reports
• Technical Expertise
  • Stays abreast of regulations, codes and standards as they relate to the industry
  • Develops relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies
• General
  • Acts as local company and owner liaison, developing long-range plans and works with local civic groups as required
  • Attends meetings on behalf of Company and hosts facility visits as required

• A 2-year or 4-year college degree in Business or technical hard science (Engineering, Physics, Power, or closely similar) from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred
• Current journeyman or master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience
• NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in operations and/or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems, including at least 2 years in the renewables industry managing plants
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a lead or supervisor position
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing facilities and personnel
• Complete understanding of substation equipment, functions and maintenance requirements
• Complete understanding of NERC as it applies to a power plant, substation, PRCs, MODs, CIPs, etc.
• Complete understanding of plant operations, environmental rules, SPCC, emergency plans, etc.
• Knowledge of industry standards, OSHA regulations and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of energy markets and market procedures
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, CAISO, CPUC, PG&E, etc.
• Experience in working with California employment labor laws and regulations.
• Exper…