Operations Site Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

• Understand and administer long-term O&M contracts daily, verifying that the terms of the contract are met on a day-to-day basis
• Assist with any long-term issues plant owner that may arise
• Administer the right of way (ROW) contracts and liaise with the landowners of the facility dealing with the daily issues as they arise, if applicable
• Liaise with government Health, Safety, and Environment officials to meet or create standards for safety at the site
• Audit direct report and any contractor’s work and safety procedures on a regular basis
• Administer the analysis and compilation of oil samples as required by the equipment manuals, Site Manager, or Head Office staff
• Plan and schedule staff work, vacations, training and implement strategies to maximize revenue of the facility, reporting to the Site Manager all changes and balances
• Operate the facility in accordance with standard industry practices and regulatory requirements. Including local and remote operation of equipment ranging from 345kV to 24V.
• Plan and schedule equipment maintenance activities to maintain facilities in good working order and to maximize the availability of the equipment. This includes both the utility contracted annual and major outages
• Plan and schedule equipment maintenance activities to minimize downtime impact on revenue.
• Perform industry standard practices of maintaining facilities and equipment.
• Maintain the access roads and snow clearing (if needed) of same to minimize the impact to the O&M contract due to lack of access to the equipment
• Expedite the quick repair of any Wind Turbine, high/medium voltage equipment, Met Towers, Communication Systems, Substation, or other issue that falls within our area of responsibility
• Coordinate and lead teams made up of employees and/or contractors to complete site work as required by schedule or work log. Including work in Turbines and facility locations.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Proven hands-on experience in testing, analyzing, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting photovoltaic inverter systems, data acquisition systems (DAS), and other PV power plant components.
• In-depth knowledge of solar industry best practices, National Electric Code (NEC) requirements, and the diagnosis and repair of common solar equipment.
• Experience with SCADA systems for monitoring and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities for interpreting data and generating actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail and robust problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data effectively to make sound professional judgments and provide informed recommendations.

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience working on maintaining a wind facility
• 3-5 years’ site planning experience including managing vendors, maintenance schedules, etc.
• Experience in industrial solar photovoltaic plant operations and maintenance.
• Background as an electrician or electrical technician, including relevant training and/or experience.

Education Requirements

• • Minimum High school diploma with a Degree/Certificate in Electromechanical, Electrical maintenance or Mechanical maintenance diploma.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to tolerate inclement weather (Will require some outdoor work 12 months of the year)
• Working at heights in excess of 300 feet
• Considerable physical effort may be required during periods of normal maintenance and overhaul of plant equipment, or when assisting in the facility and modification of plant equipment
• Eye and hand coordination required to operate and repair equipment
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

What We Offer

• Annual Salary Range for this position is $90,000 - $102,000, based on experience and skills set
• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs