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Iberdrola lists this Plant Manager - Wind opportunity in encino, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location
Encino, NM - La Joya Wind
Salary Range
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $131,000 to 145,800
What We Offer
Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses & PTO 12%
401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways
Job Summary
The Wind Plant Manager manages day to day operations and maintenance of a utility scale wind power plant. This includes development and compliance with an operating budget, outage coordination and scheduling with the interconnect entity, scheduling coordinator and trading desk, oversight of operations and maintenance to ensure work is carried out using Prudent Utility Practices.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs.
Responsible to ensure crew receives periodic safety training and conducts periodic safety assessments.
Negotiates and administers 3rd party contracts.
Administers warranties.
Manages implementation of capital improvement programs and retrofits.
Manage crews performing operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all wind plant equipment, ensures compliance with manufacturers' requirements.
Performs staffing activities, counseling, coaching, training and corrective actions of subordinate employees.
Prepares annual budget and monthly profit and loss reporting.
Reviews and approves root cause analyses of major failures.
Prepares performance evaluations per company instructions and guidelines.
Ensures all relevant internal controls are followed and develops new controls as needed.
Required Qualifications
Four year college degree or technical school certificate; or 5 years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
Ability to climb 80 meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance.
Weight must not exceed 285 lbs (excluding equipment/gear) when performing job related tasks.
Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to work around low and medium voltage and at times during extremely adverse weather conditions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in wind plant operations and wind turbine experience.
Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.
Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Additional Success Factors
Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.
Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.
Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.
Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution‑focused outlook on problem solving.
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Posting End Date
October-
Company Overview
We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.
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Worksite address
encino, NM, 88321, US
Who can apply
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