What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wind Site Manager position at Clearway Energy?
Reporting to the Region Manager, the Wind Site Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations at the Cedar Creek Wind Site.
What You'll Be Doing- Accountable for the safe and compliant operation of an CEG wind farm installation.
- Responsible for monitoring, upkeep, and reporting of plant performance.
- Create an annual operating plan and provide input on an annual budget.
- Set direction and measure operational performance of staff and site contractors.
- Primary contact for issue resolution in performance and land utilization issues.
- Local point of contact for land owners, local authorities and state agencies regarding environmental and contractual issues involving wind farm installations.
- Participate in contract negotiations with sub contractors and other vendors for parts and services required for wind power installations for site.
- Possess the ability to climb and necessary skills to troubleshoot wind turbines at a high level.
- Perform Operation and switching of high voltage equipment using approved switching orders.
- Possess the necessary skills to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation and collection system malfunctions.
- Coordinate efforts of the on site turbine technicians.
- Assist in SCADA functions such as data editing, report creation, and local SCADA problem resolutions.
- Monitor wind conditions, SCADA reports, turbine performance, maintenance schedules and staff performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Ability to write, implement and train direct reports on all CEG programs and procedures.
- Responsible to communicate site issues with all support staff (IT, Engineering Human resources, etc..) provide follow up as needed
- Be able to respond to plant outages on a 24/7 schedule.
- Other duties as deemed necessary by Senior Management
- Able to safely handle and work with objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Able to report to the work site without transportation assistance.
- Ability to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job will require standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine.
- Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
- Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
- Able to travel as required.
- Able to work safely in a confined space.
- Able to meet requirements of CEG's Qualified Electrical Worker program.
- In depth knowledge of NERC standards and other utility regulatory requirements, power purchase contracts, operations management, financial reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and maintain high value wind installations at or above projected performance levels and within budget.
- Proficiency with operations financial management, forecasting and controls.
- Demonstrated understanding of the technical and business facets of a wind installation.
- High School diploma is required.
- A 4-year degree in business, engineering, or related field is preferred.
- 7 years in the wind industry.
- Possess and valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
- Technical training in wind plant operations is preferred.
- OSHA training is preferred.
- Proficiency in using project management software, MS Project preferred.
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and manage more than 9.6 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway's 7 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 9 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Houston; and Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
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
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 .
Salary : $115,000 - $150,000
