Plant Manager

Responsibilities

• Operate the site in a manner that promotes high levels of safety, compliance, and productivity.
• Carry out management responsibilities using sound judgment, RNWBL policies, plant agreements, applicable laws, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Coordinate overall site logistics and activities for turbine and field repairs, maintenance, and other required work.
• Participate in daily planning for staffing, special projects, and maintenance of the site and its equipment.
• Supervise turbine technicians and subcontractors to promote efficient, high-quality
  work.
• Plan turbine and balance of plant maintenance, repairs, outages, and other contractual work to minimize downtime, using low-wind periods when practical to maximize production.
• Ensure daily work reports are accurate and submitted on time, and prepare required monthly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote efficient and economical use of materials, improve work methods, and eliminate wasteful practices.
• Address performance concerns and take appropriate disciplinary action when needed, in coordination with leadership and HR.
• Ensure proper use and care of site assets, company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Oversee technician hiring, time-off and timecard approvals, and career development.
• Identify training needs and close skill gaps through cross-training, coaching, and mentoring in electrical safety, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support to technicians and assist with site project management.
• Serve as the primary site communicator for customers, RNWBL leadership, and site
  teams.
• Assist customers with annual budgeting for improvements, repairs, and maintenance campaigns.
• Participate in weekly and monthly customer performance calls and provide monthly site summaries to Performance Engineering.
• Review CMMS work orders for accuracy and identify out-of-scope work requiring billing documentation.
• Track inspections, maintenance schedules, service activities, and parts consumption in the CMMS and other required digital reporting systems.
• Partner with leadership to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and address operational gaps.
• Lead by example and set clear expectations for safety, quality, and work performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve faults on offline turbines to restore them to service.
• Identify turbine performance issues and develop corrective action plans, scheduling repairs during planned maintenance when practical.
• Ensure equipment uses approved solutions, hardware, and software.
• Perform quality checks to verify technician and contractor work meets required standards.
• Coordinate major corrective work with contractors as needed.
• Promote a strong environmental, health, and safety culture and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
• Work with customers to plan and schedule outages.
• Follow applicable NERC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, company, and customer requirements.
• Respond as needed to outages and repairs critical to plant operation and reliability.
• Become familiar with contracts related to plant operations and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least five years of hands-on wind energy experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• A mechanical or electrical engineering degree is a plus; related technical experience is also valued.
• Experience with Vestas V100 and V110 turbines is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to customers and employees.
• Experience leading investigations into equipment failures.
• Ability to lead projects, assign tasks, prioritize activities, supervise others, and coordinate work efficiently.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and provide complete deliverables, including as-built documentation and test results.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, NERC, and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring skills, with a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Proficiency with computers, including Windows, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, and diagrams.
• Turbine and balance of plant troubleshooting expertise is preferred.
• High-voltage switching and inspection experience is preferred.
• Inventory control experience is preferred.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, upper management, peers, technicians, and contractors.
• Demonstrated initiative and a practical approach to decision-making.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage employees and contractors responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment and property owned or leased by the project.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to critical outages as needed.
• Willingness to travel for work and training.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Comfort working outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Career Growth Opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuous Professional Development Support

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