Plant Manager - Wind

Avangrid

Wasco, OR, US
Base: $120,000 - $132,500 doe; bonus/equity: not s...
Utility scale wind plant operations
Climb 80-meter steel towers daily
Manage o&m crews and contractors
The Wind Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of a utility-scale wind power plant while ensuring strict adherence to safety programs

Job Summary

  • The Wind Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of a utility-scale wind power plant while ensuring strict adherence to safety programs.
  • This role requires the ability to climb 80-meter steel towers daily and manage crews performing operations, maintenance, and warranty activities under Prudent Utility Practices.
  • The position involves preparing annual budgets, reviewing root cause analyses of major failures, and negotiating third-party contracts within a complex business environment.

Matching Summary

The Wind Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of a utility-scale wind power plant while ensuring strict adherence to safety programs.

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $132,500 DOE; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Utility scale wind plant operations
  • Climb 80-meter steel towers daily
  • Manage O&M crews and contractors
  • Develop annual operating budgets
  • Ensure environmental health safety compliance
  • Negotiate third-party contracts
  • Administer equipment warranties

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • High voltage maintenance and switching experience
  • Proactive risk analysis and problem solving
  • Ability to work in matrixed reporting structure
  • Strong prioritization in rapidly changing environment

Key Requirements

  • Four-year college degree or technical certificate
  • 5 years of related power industry experience
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Weight limit not exceeding 285 lbs for climbing
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment and crane rigging

Work Rights

Not specified

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