This is a regular full-time management position for which the ideal candidate must have strong leadership ability, including the development, education, and safety of others. The position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The position will require a willingness to work extra and/or irregular work hours and/or shift schedules on an as-needed basis.
This position will support maintenance and site strategy by managing, tracking, and reporting site maintenance, work schedules, turbine and field repairs, and other work as required. Will be responsible for project capability, process efficiency, cost efficiency, project availability, quality standards, and any contractual obligations of the project or work area. Will analyze project performance and make recommendations to improve reliability, efficiency, and ultimately, the financial performance of the project. This position may be responsible for site safety, environmental, training and their respective programs, as needed. This person will also be responsible for managing the work of site technicians and any onsite contractors with their responsibilities directly.
Candidate must have an advanced technical education or training with a minimum of five (5) years experience in plant maintenance, operations, or any other technical field; or a high school diploma with a minimum of 5-8 years experience in maintenance/operations. The ideal candidate should have experience on GE wind turbines and systems, or other is acceptable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform (or cause to be performed) site maintenance, including without limitation:
- Be responsible for all operating activities; understand and ensure compliance with SiteService agreement.
- Plan and manage inspections, contractor work, BOP, and turbine repair.
- Road maintenance and snow removal, inspect project roads.
- Coordination with Contractors and Road Departments regarding road maintenance .
- Substation and O&M yard, clean debris, weed and rodent control, and work.
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- Manage O&M building janitorial tasks, including trash removal, utility needs, maintenance, repairs and cleanliness.
- Engage/monitor workers employed at site for seasonal tasks. Manage workload. Develop list of appropriate tasks to be addressed by temporary labor.
- Work with project landowners to resolve any issues.
- Attend daily POD meetings and monitor Service Provider work on site.
Inspections (regular basis) including but not limited to:
- Site substation monthly inspections.
- Inspect WTG locations after Service Provider work to ensure no extension of limits of disturbance (vehicles stay on roads).
- Gates, locks, and signage.
- WTG gravel rings and access roads for deterioration and drainage issues.
- Padmount transformer (any movement, oil leakage) and junction box, locks, and stickers.
- Monthly/Quarterly checks of crane pads, access roads, gravel rings, ladder foundations, and anchor bolt covers.
- Weed control (WTG gravel rings, substations, O&M building, emergency shelter).
- Transmission line inspections (photos/progress email/reports) and insure vegetation management plan is adhered to
- Perform and report monthly safety inspections on employees and on site contractors.
- Exercise care, custody, and control of AES Clean Energy equipment and facilities.
Facilitate activities related to the Full-Service Agreement including without limitation:
- Service calls for substation switching when requested to do so by the Plant Operator.
- Plan, Schedule and execute "extra work" as defined in the service agreement
Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies:
- 5-10+ years experience in plant maintenance, operations, or other related technical fields. Experience in Wind Generation a plus and experience on Vestas turbines is significant advantage.
- O & M management skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
- Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
- Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills.
- Ability to read, write and understand English.
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
- Communicates openly and honestly and does not engage in gossip.
- Models' professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
- Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate tasks.
Education/Experience:
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Advanced technical education, training, and/or higher education preferred.
- Equipment operator preferred.
- NERC
- NFPA 70E
- High voltage training.
Working Conditions
- Outdoor work at wind power plant that includes windy, dusty, high heat and/or cold temperatures, and severe winter or summer conditions.
- Driver's License required.
- Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
- Requires use of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, clothing, ear plugs, etc.)
- May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
- Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
- Occasional travel required.
Compensation:
- Commensurate with experience; competitive.
- Company Vehicle provided
Application:
- Submit resume, cover letter, professional references, and salary requirements to: AES Work Day
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
