Assistant Plant Manager

Our client was the first energy company to transition to clean energy from fossil fuels. Today, they operate more offshore wind energy projects than any other company in the world and they are committed to being the first energy company to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

They are currently looking to onboard an Assistant Plant Manager who will work from their Austin, TX location and support 3 onshore wind farms.

Duration: July 2024 through December 2025

Job Description:

• Day to day local responsibility for assigned operating project
• Manage the project, acting as Owner’s Single Point of Contact for the project.
• On-site operation and maintenance oversight of assigned assets.
• Lead development and execution of assigned operating site(s) operational Annual Operating Plans
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) site team management, coordination, and team building.
• Local stakeholder management, including community engagement activities.
• Lead assigned site(s) budgeting process.
• On site QHSE management and oversight
• Regulatory Compliance management, reporting and oversight.
• On site team management and coordination with OEM Service Providers, high voltage balance of plant and transmission technicians, and other 3rd party service and maintenance providers
• Deliver high asset availability and power production through world class technical performance
• External stakeholder management (landowners, agencies, community relations)
• Utilize the QHSE management tool ‘Synergi’ to register all QHSE issues/opportunities inclusive of improvement proposals to support a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business process improvements and ensure adherence with core business process landscape.
• Develop relationships with local vendors and work with Procurement to support site needs
• Lead coordination activities with Traders when determining maintenance periods to minimize revenue losses
• Prepare balance of plant annual operational expenditure (OPEX) budget and support Asset Manager with overall
• OPEX budget creation, management and cost saving measures
• Report on operating site performance/conditions to internal and external stakeholders
• Support warranty management process with equipment suppliers
• Respond and manage faults outside of core working hours and work with relevant support teams to restore facility to operation.
• Carry out site inductions with new site staff or visitors as required
• Decisions as they relate to plant oversight. No decision on final approvals.

Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience in High Voltage, operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission distribution.
• Physically able to satisfy safety requirements of climb equipment and systems and climb wind turbines of varying heights.
• A ‘hands-on’ management style.
• Experience of coordinating activities and resources.
• Solid organizational, project and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• 1 year in supervisory role
• Ability to work on-call overnight shifts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite
• Fluency in English
• Valid US driver’s license
• Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship
• Local candidate (no relo offered)

Preferred Requirements:

• Renewable energy experience in utility scale wind/solar
• Contract management experience

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Physically able to satisfy safety requirements of climb equipment and systems and climb wind turbines of varying heights.

About Teal Energi:

TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to Clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.