Plant Manager

Reporting to the Region Manager, the Wind Site Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations at the Ocotillo Wind Farm.

• Accountable for the safe and compliant operation of an CEG wind farm installation.
• Responsible for monitoring, upkeep, and reporting of plant performance.
• Create an annual operating plan and provide input on an annual budget.
• Set direction and measure operational performance of staff and site contractors.
• Primary contact for issue resolution in performance and land utilization issues.
• Local point of contact for land owners, local authorities and state agencies regarding environmental and contractual issues involving wind farm installations.
• Participate in contract negotiations with sub contractors and other vendors for parts and services required for wind power installations for site.
• Possess the ability to climb and necessary skills to troubleshoot wind turbines at a high level.
• Perform Operation and switching of high voltage equipment using approved switching orders.
• Possess the necessary skills to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation and collection system malfunctions.
• Coordinate efforts of the on site turbine technicians.
• Assist in SCADA functions such as data editing, report creation, and local SCADA problem resolutions.
• Monitor wind conditions, SCADA reports, turbine performance, maintenance schedules and staff performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Ability to write, implement and train direct reports on all CEG programs and procedures.
• Responsible to communicate site issues with all support staff (IT, Engineering Human resources, etc.) provide follow up as needed
• Be able to respond to plant outages on a 24/7 schedule.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by Senior Management

• Able to safely handle and work with objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Able to report to the work site without transportation assistance.
• Ability to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job will require standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine.
• Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
• Able to travel as required.
• Able to work safely in a confined space.
• Able to meet requirements of CEG’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.
• In depth knowledge of NERC standards and other utility regulatory requirements, power purchase contracts, operations management, financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and maintain high value wind installations at or above projected performance levels and within budget.
• Proficiency with operations financial management, forecasting and controls.
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical and business facets of a wind installation.
• High School diploma is required.
• A 4-year degree in business, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• 7 years in the wind industry.
• Possess and valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

• Technical training in wind plant operations is preferred.
• OSHA training is preferred.
• Proficiency in using project management software, MS Project preferred.

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.

For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

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