The base saalry for this position is dependent upon experience and location.
Portland, Oregon: $111,544.00 to $139,431.00
Orange, CT and Austin, TX: $122,699.00 to $153,374.00
The Site Lead has similar responsibilities as a Senior Technician but also assists with the duties of the Plant Manager.
Typically, this
position would be utilized on larger sites (eight technicians or more) or in situations where a Plant Manager is responsible for managing
multiple sites.
Position Description
Working under the guidance of the Plant Manager, the Supervisor assists with managing the day-to-day operation and maintenance of utility scale wind and solar power plants.
Administrative duties would include but not limited to, creating weekly and monthly reports, Domina G, assigning work to crews, leading the plan of the day, contracting work, etc.
This position carries non-exempt status and requires the Supervisor to assist with all turbine and BOP work.
This position, in almost all cases, will directly report to a Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs.
* Contribute to site safety performance improvement by holding workers and themselves accountable for safety.
Participate in and promote job/work package safety analysis, job site safety observations, audits, safety meetings, safety training, injury/event assessment, and investigation/root cause analysis.
* Ensure the plant provides maximum availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by providing direction and
supervision to plant personnel.
* Increase asset optimization and plant profitability within engineering design parameters, in conformance with approved procedures and plant permits.
* Participate/lead in the development and revision of site procedures ensuring input from subject matter experts.
* Assist with management of the performance of work teams through clear communication of expectations, engaging team in work
completion and process improvement.
* Oversee work crews and participates in operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all wind plant equipment, and ensuring
compliance with manufacturers' requirements.
* Provide leadership that encourages use of new plant information technology as well as an integrated learning approach to
work.
* Communicate regularly with all personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements.
* Ensure required regulatory and technical training is identified and completed for the work team, including applicable qualifications.
Hold team accountable for attending, participating, and applying training.
* Work with Plant Manager in planning of outages and day-to-day activities.
Ensure execution of daily work schedule.
* Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed
control systems and components.
* Participate with the mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all
manufacturers' requirements.
* Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
Additional Responsibilities
* Participate in staffing and selection process for work team positions.
Participate in site workforce planning activities and
performance evaluations.
* In the event of having direct reports, conduct performance evaluations and any disciplinary related activities
* Coach and develop team personnel.
* Participate in or lead business unit improvement initiatives.
* Temporarily perform duties as the Plant Manager in his/her absence.
Required Qualifications
* Two year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent
combination of education and experience.
* Demonstrated experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
* Valid Driver's License.
* Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job.
* Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems.
Including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
* Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
* Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists.
* Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in wind plant operations and wind turbine experience.
* Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.
* Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
* Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Additional Success Factors
* Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
* Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization.
* Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.
Written expression is clear, concise,
and conveys the desired message.
* Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks.
* Ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time-sensitive projects and priorities.
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Job Posting End Date:
October-31-2024