Site Operations Supervisor - Merricourt On-Site

About Us

EDF Power Solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low‑carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

Job Summary

The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager and supports the manager in overseeing the process and success of assigned operational maintenance work while utilizing vast technical skills and experience to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair activities. The supervisor will perform daily assigned work, assist with schedules, pull appropriate resources, and ensure that preventive and corrective actions are taken to improve the performance of installed technologies.

Work Location

6510 88th Street SE, Kulm, North Dakota 58456

Required Training

Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend a mandatory five‑week training and certification course at the start of employment. The duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.

Salary Range

The full pay range is $31.54 to $52.55 per hour, with a good‑faith estimated starting pay of $38.00 to $45.00 per hour.

• Technical Leadership:
  • Lead technical teams by overseeing their execution of daily maintenance and repair work plans to the expected performance standard, safety, and schedule.
  • Ensure effective communications between field technicians and the operations manager.
  • Assist the operations manager with performance of QC assessments of work by the technical team.
  • Serve as the technical expert in troubleshooting, resolving complex repairs, check the quality of work execution, and coach less skilled team members on the assigned tasks.
  • Act as a lead and assist field technicians with HV operations.
  • Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of generating assets, including BOP and SCADA communications.
  • Perform switching at substations, substation inspections and maintenance activities.
• Operational Management Support:
  • Support the operations manager with planning and allocation of available resources and reevaluation of maintenance priorities to maximize facility output while minimizing costs.
  • Conduct inventory management activities including research associated with spare parts and specialty tools needs.
  • Assist with creating, reviewing, and approving management reports, Work Requests, and performing TECO transactions.
  • Assist operations manager with all safety aspects at the site, including performing periodic safety walks to drive the highest safety standards and safety compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement and performance improvement campaigns projects to improve operational KPIs.
  • Serve as a backup responsibility to the Operations Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others

Technical oversight of frontline operations staff and support in overseeing external contractors.

Working Conditions

Approximately 20% of the time is spent in the office environment using computers, phones, and general office equipment. The remaining 80% of the time is spent outside in the field performing troubleshooting, repairs, guiding field personnel, auditing safety and quality of operational maintenance activities, accommodating training needs, and assisting the Site Manager in overseeing activities performed by contractors and vendors.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Senior Technician or 3 years in a similar Lead Technician role.

• Must possess a valid current driver’s license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles.
• Advanced troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Understanding of operational site performance and relevant operational KPIs.
• Knowledge of EDFps Policies and procedures.
• Required to read and interpret technical drawings of associated renewable energy technologies.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of key safety concepts and work…