Wind Substation Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver, New York and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

Route 66 is a 150 MW Wind Farm located in Armstrong and Carson counties in Texas. The site commercial operation was 2015. The site has 75 Vestas V110 wind turbines rated at 2.0 MW. On tower turbine maintenance is contracted to Vestas under a long-term contract.

THE CHALLENGE

Wind Site Manager is responsible for the management of the overall balance of plant Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Route 66 wind project. This position reports to the Director - Wind Operations and is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the facility, including ensuring that proper resources, including but not limited to, manpower, tools, equipment, and spare parts, are available to do so. Wind Site Manager represents Onward Energy and provides leadership and management to attain employee and contractor safety, reliable plant operations, positive relations with employees and third parties, effective communication and performance reporting, and compliance with all environmental and regulatory requirements.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices on the assigned wind farm(s).
• Assure operations performance targets (availability, dispatch, power vs. wind performance, budgets, etc.) are achieved for the assigned wind farm(s).
• Supervise the activities of the O&M Contractor to ensure that operation and maintenance of the wind farm is in compliance with contracted requirements and performance targets.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities, including those performed during scheduled outages and overhauls, are accurately recorded, and documented to identify the failure history, mean time between failures and root causes.
• Supervise, train, and motivate personnel assigned to his/her wind farm.
• Prepare the annual site O&M budget and recommend capital improvements/enhancements.
• Manage the spare part inventory for the assigned wind farm.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly operations reports are prepared and submitted on time.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Interface with landowners, local and state authorities, and the public, where required.
• Provide back-up support for work on other wind farms, including required night and weekend operations coverage on a rotating basis as needed.
• Provide any necessary BOP Switching and LOTO functions.
• Troubleshoot and repair HV/BOP Systems as needed.
• Ability to access relay log files.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Power preferred. Applicable years of experience may substitute for a degree.

• Six (6) years of operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution, including at least 2 years in the wind industry, and including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisor position.
• Extensive knowledge of wind farm balance of plant equipment theory, operation, and maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of all systems, DVAR units, substations, and transmission lines
• Ability to lead, coach, and guide employees and understand the importance of positive employee relations.
• Ability to develop and lead plant employees and contractors so they operate as a team and utilize the most efficient practices.
• Ability to obtain and apply knowledge of competitive business practices in daily work activities and decision making.
• Some level of advanced technical knowledge of wind turbines.
• Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity in all dealings with or on behalf of Onward Energy at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements.
• Self-starter with ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction.
• Analyze conditions and issues; take appropriate actions to achieve results when necessary.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills; keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Hazardous conditions include working at height up to 300', working in confined spaces, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to energized electrical equipment, exposure to rotating equipment, and working in extreme hot and cold conditions.
• The work requires climbers pass a physical fitness test upon hiring and every 2 years thereafter. The work also requires flexibility and a full range of movement in confined spaces.
• The work may require providing first aid/CPR. This requires maintenance of First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site operations to address the unpredictable needs of the wind farm.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

THE TEAM

Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. Work is generally performed inside the power plant but may work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot - cool/cold. Occasional rain. Noise levels will be moderate to high. The job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Bells, whistles, and alarms.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes competitive market compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.