What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Leeward Renewable Energy?
Plant Manager
Leeward Renewable Energy is a growth-oriented renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of wind farms across the United States. We are developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S.
Job Summary:
The Plant Manager is responsible for all aspects of daily plant operations, including supervision of employees and contractors maintaining the turbines and performing balance of plant equipment operations. The position requires ensuring a safe work environment and being the primary interface with local landowners.
Essential Functions:
- Operates site in a manner that promotes the highest levels of safety, compliance, and productivity
- Able to understand project financials and perform cost-benefit analysis proposals to support site operation improvements
- Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with Company Policies, Project Agreements, and applicable laws
- Coordinates overall logistics and activities for the project in respect to turbine and field repairs, maintenance, and other work required
Responsibilities:
- Supervises work of Turbine Technicians and Project Subcontractors to stimulate maximum efficiency
- Strategically establishes working schedules for turbine and balance of plant maintenance, repairs, and any contractual obligations during low wind periods while maximizing production and minimizing downtime for yield contracts
- Ensures daily work reports for project sites are submitted in a timely manner and correct
- Insures efficient and economical utilization of materials, responsible for improvement of methods and elimination of wasteful practices within departments
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years industry experience
- Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree is a plus or related experience
- Proficient in use of personal computers (i.e., Windows environment, word processing, and spreadsheet applications)
Physical Demands:
- Ability to climb ladders up to 125 meters in height multiple times per day
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight
About Leeward Renewable Energy:
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