Wind Operations Manager

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Wind Operations Manager

The PGE wind generating fleet is comprised of four distinct wind farms in Oregon, Washington and Montana. Two of which are owned and operated by PGE with the other two being operated by Next Era.
We are seeking an individual who has experience managing the maintenance and operations of wind generating facilities, with an emphasis in contract management. You will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance reliability and operational availability of the wind turbines by managing onsite resources, either contract services and/or PGE full time employees at Biglow Canyon and Tucannon River wind farms.

Job Function Summary

Operates, maintains and oversees replacement, installation and removal of wind power generation facilities equipment and structures; identifies, analyzes and implements predictive maintenance; maintains plant computer and control systems; and collects and analyzes operating data.

Key Job Information

Manager, Wind Operations 7104

Grade 9

Career Level: M2

Manager: Manages professional employees and/or supervisors

Is accountable for the performance and results of a team

Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges

Decisions are guided by policies, resources, and business plan; receives moderate guidance from manager

Provides subject matter guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers

Key Responsibilities

Manage Plant Operations and Maintenance:

Manages a team of Site supervisors and Technicians responsible for ensuring that PGE wind generating facilities operate safely, reliably and efficiently at optimal cost; provides plant technical oversight for the team, ensuring that objectives are met and all relevant standards/procedures are followed; ensures that operational and maintenance problems are identified and resolved; ensures that fleet and plant procedures and working practices are current and fit for the purpose; oversees the performance management lifecycle for the team and for individuals. Manage plant performance to meet complex regulatory requirements and business demands; adapts operational strategy and tactics to meet changing market demands; manages the team to meet operational performance metrics; drives operational performance; develops and implements strategies around employee engagement, safety and risk mitigation.

Contract Management:
Work with contracted service provider(s) to meet the business needs for maintenance and operation of the PGE wind facilities, while ensuring the specifics of the Long-Term Service Agreement(s) (LTSA) for the contract service work is upheld.

Safety Leadership:
Drives adherence to fleet and plant procedures to provide for safe and effective operation and maintenance, including, but not limited to, testing, startup and shutdown and operating equipment in emergency situations; continually promotes and enforces safety practices and ensures all staff are competent in their assigned roles and complete required training; oversees development of safety culture within organization; monitors safety data and trends; leads/participate in root-cause analysis and implementation of mitigation strategies.

Functional Leadership:
Exercises comprehensive functional and industry knowledge in specialized areas; identifies and resolves complex multidimensional business problems; exercises delegated authority over site or functional teams, direction and timely execution for a functional area or program; establishes and maintains contacts with management levels within and outside the company and at government agencies and with industry experts in accomplishing function or program objectives.

Financial Management:
Collaborates with Senior leadership in the development of the annual budget. Monitors and manages expenditures, ensuring that all financial targets are met, and examines any areas where budgets/expenditures vary from plan; assists with the definition and operation of effective financial controls and decision making.

Professional Development:
Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.

Operations and Maintenance Activities:

Manages the day-to-day operations of a utility-scale wind plant; responsible for ensuring maximum availability/reliability of turbines, asset optimization and plant profitability; monitoring and reporting on substation operations; managing and participating in operations, maintenance and warranty activities, ensuring compliance with manufacturers requirements.

Compliance:

Ensures strict compliance with project environmental, health and safety requirements; ensures required regulatory and technical training is identified and completed.

Trains Staff:

Responsible for effectiveness of the operations training program.

Resourcing: Implements resourcing decisions and planning for team; partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Typically a bachelors degree in engineering, physics, power or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically eight or more years in wind plant operations and wind turbine maintenance, power plant or substation operations and maintenance or a related field; prefer budgeting experience.

Certifications, Licenses and Training Prefer training in leadership development and in emotional intelligence.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of wind turbine construction, maintenance and operation
• Advanced knowledge of Industry compliance and standards such as OSHA, NERC, FERC, NEC, NESC, NFPA 70, etc.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with electronic testing equipment (i.e., voltage tester, amp clamp, oscilloscope, infrared camera, hydraulic torque and tension, alignment and other various hand and power tools)
• Advanced knowledge of turbine equipment, including safety regulations
• Advanced knowledge of plant systems, operation and maintenance concepts
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance, including crane and rigging requirements
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and correct failed or faulty equipment
• Advanced ability to interpret schematics and drawings for electrical and hydraulic systems
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot and repair automated control systems, instrumentation and SCADA systems
• Advanced ability to think clearly and maintain composure during stressful or dangerous situations
• Advanced ability to interpret and provide clear and concise directions, procedures and instructions
• Advanced skills in data entry and use of MS Office applications to communicate and perform tasks
• Advanced skills in use of computer maintenance management systems
• Working knowledge of policies, procedures and practices required for operating and maintaining an electric generating plant
• Working knowledge of plant systems, operation and maintenance concepts
• Working knowledge and understanding of operations-specific metrics to monitor and manage plant performance
• Advanced knowledge of industry compliance requirements and standards for plant operations and environmental monitoring
• Working understanding of budgeting and operations planning
• Working knowledge of fundamental engineering/economic principles and concepts
• Advanced knowledge of plant mechanical, electrical and control systems, and equipment
• Working knowledge of the electric utility industry and technology
• Basic understanding of labor relations, including retained management rights and applicable union contracts and local work rules
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and company financial reports
• Intermediate knowledge of contract administration and managing relationships with construction contractors
• Intermediate skills in computer systems, including Microsoft Office
• Working ability to read and interpret construction and design drawings and documents

General Competencies

• Advanced analytical thinking skills
• Advanced business acumen
• Advanced decision-making skills
• Advanced delegation skills
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Advanced project management skills
• Advanced safety leadership skills
• Advanced written/oral communication skills

Leader Practices

• Drives Results
• Plans and Aligns
• Decision Quality
• Drives Engagement
• Courage

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

Does the job require a valid drivers license? Yes

Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory

Overnight inside/outside the service territory: Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight): Up to 50 lb

Carrying (check appropriate weight): More than 50 lb

Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats); check all that apply:

Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)

Confined spaces

Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

Stairs (over 10 steps)

Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

Office environment

Plant environment

Field environment

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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