SPC Wind Deputy Site Manager (Kay & Grant)
Description
Wind Site Deputy Manager
Grant and Kay Wind Sites
This position is responsible for assisting in managing a Southern Power wind facility. This will be a NERC facility and it will operate and maintain wind turbines, roads, and an O&M building in Newkirk and Renfrow, Oklahoma. This candidate will lead third-party wind contractors, work to establish new operating procedures, and will work closely with the rest of Southern Power to communicate and manage the site operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred
5 - 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications
Success in instilling a culture of Safety Excellence and foundations of Human Performance
Ability to climb turbine towers up to 110 meters in height approximately 5-10 times per week, or as needed
Understand and comply with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that on-site activities at each facility are conducted in a safety-conscious manner
Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets
Oversee the facilities' operations and maintenance-related contracts
Manage any warranties as applicable
Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory, and
environmental performance requirements
Monitor each facility's performance in terms of comparison with expected results and key performance indicators
Engage appropriate internal and external resources as performance issues may require
Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed
Monitor generating equipment for proper function, service, and repairs
Ensure that quality electronic communication is established and maintained at each facility
Ensure the adoption and adherence to best practices
Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards in work practices
Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, wildlife conservation, etc.
Additional duties as required
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Commitment
Instill a culture of Safety with a personal commitment to Safety Excellence and Human Performance
Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind and solar energy including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision
Ability to travel as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Field: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Oklahoma-North Oklahoma-Medford
Operating Company: Southern Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Grant Wind-35449 US Hwy 81 (35449Medford)
35449 US Hwy 81
Medford, 73759
Req ID: SPC2000471
