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 supervising the overall operations and maintenance of solar farm and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission: to improve safety, increase the knowledge and technical capability of our people, increase production, reduce O&M costs, and standardize processes globally.

• Oversee production and ensure that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe and efficient manner
• Ensure facility processes and procedures are adhered to as well as in compliance with all rules, regulations and laws as applicable
• Monitor production to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations
• Coordinate and resolve operational abnormalities
• Plant
  Maintenance
  • Ensure the timely maintenance and repair of plant components as well as resolve problems that may arise
  • Perform preventive/predictive maintenance to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization
• Prepare plant operating budgets, monitor and control costs within approved budget; ensure the procurement of equipment replacement and maintenance/repair contractors and approve all purchase orders within established approval level
• Ensure plant staff has completed required and recommended safety and functional training. Foster a collaborative team environment across RWECE - projects ensuring optimal safety, operations, maintenance, and performance
• Technical Support
  • Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development functions
  • Create, review and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational reports
• Technical Expertise
  • Stay abreast of regulations, codes and standards as they relate to the industry
  • Develop relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies
• General
  • Act as local company and owner liaison, develop long range plans and work with local civic groups as required
  • Attend meetings on behalf of company and host 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
• A current journeyman or master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience
• Minimum 5 years of 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 in a lead or supervisor position
• Knowledge of industry standards, OSHA regulations and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of energy markets and market procedures
• Experience interacting with local utilities
• Experience managing, troubleshooting, and work with SCADA systems
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety processes and procedures
• An unrestricted driver's license in good standing required
• Able to guide the Operations site teams to maintain focus toward accomplishing objectives
• Must motivate site teams to complete assignments in an efficient and effective manner
• Proven record of dealing and interacting with both management and technical teams
• Skilled in human relations, conflict resolution and facilitation in a team environment
• Knowledge of power electronics and circuitry
• Knowledge of power generation technologies and equipment
• Willing to work on weekends and off shifts as required
• Ability to work in varying climates as required
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and evolving schedules
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including…