Wind Site Manager Jobs

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Wind Site Manager for South Trent Wind Farm will direct all plant operations for maintenance and repair. Some of the responsibilities will include developing a site operation plan, managing site budget, managing site personnel & contractors, and participation in Clearway fleet-wide initiatives

What You'll Be Doing

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

What You'll Bring

• Proficiency in using project management software, MS Project preferred
• Ability to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments, including confined spaces
• Ability to meet requirements of Clearway’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.
• Be able to respond to plant outages on a 24/7 schedule
• Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Ability to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job and able to stand outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine
• In-depth knowledge of NERC standards and other utility regulatory requirements, power purchase contracts, operations management, financial reporting.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work
• Ability to travel, including overnight, as required
• Occasional overnight trips required (approx. 10%)
• Possess the necessary skills to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation and collection system malfunctions
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical and business facets of a wind site
• Ability to safely handle and work with objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
• Live within 1 hour driving radius to meet contractual response guidelines.

What Would Be Nice

• High School diploma is required
• Minimum of 3 years managing employees, contractors, and projects
• Technical training in wind plant operations is preferred
• Possess and valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Minimum of 7 years in the wind or power generation
• A 4-year degree in business, engineering, or related field is preferred
• Experience with operations financial management, forecasting and controls.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

What We'll Bring

About Clearway Energy Group

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own & operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable & conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for one future, Clearway’s 6.9 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, & energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO & Princeton, N.J.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide

Salary is dependent on location & relevant demonstrated experience. 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.