Onshore Wind
Assistant Plant Manager
Our client is looking for an Assistant Plant Manager to join their expanding team. Key Responsibilities
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
Preferred Requirements
Renewable energy experience in utility scale wind/solar
Contract management experience
