Manager, O&M

RWE Americas, LLC • Full-time • Boulder City, Nevada, United States • $114,000 - $170,000 / year • 3m ago

Manager, O&M

Location(s): Boulder City, NV, US, 89002

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

The O&M Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant operation and maintenance (O&M) of renewable energy generation project/s.

The O&M Manager will be responsible for supervising plant personnel and managing the daily administration, operation, planned and corrective maintenance, and event response for their assigned asset/s. The O&M Manager will furthermore be responsible for ensuring all operations and maintenance activities are performed in accordance with industry best practices, industry best safety practices, company and owner procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent state and federal laws and regulations including NERC compliance when applicable.

Role Responsibilities:

Plant Operations:
- 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
Work with cross functional groups to 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 RWEA - projects ensuring optimal safety, operations, maintenance, and performance
Technical Support:
- Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development functions
- Review 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

Job Requirements and Experiences:

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
NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred
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
Minimum 2 years managing facilities and personel
Complete understanding of substation equipment, functions and maintenance requirements
Complete understanding of NERC as it applies to a power plant, substation, PRCs, MODs, CIPs, etc.
Complete understanding of plant operations, environmental rules, SPCC, emergency plans, etc.
Knowledge of industry standards, OSHA regulations and environmental regulations
Knowledge of energy markets and market procedures
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, CAISO, CPUC, PG&E, etc.
Experience in working with California employment labor laws and regulations.
Experience managing, troubleshooting, and work with SCADA/DAS/CMMS systems
Strong People leadership experience
Experience managing through change
Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety processes and procedures
An unrestricted driver's license in good standing required
Understanding of solar and battery energy plant equipment and principle of operation and maintenance requirements
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
Able to operate in a cross-functional environment
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 within tight deadlines and evolving schedules
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Experience in using maintenance management platforms; SAP, COMBAT, Tableau, KPA Flex perferred
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
Ability to work in varying climates as required
Ability to work in varying climates as required
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Nevada is $114,000 - $170,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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