Area Operations Manager

• Manage and coordinate the operations and maintenance of multiple facilities within a specified area of operations
• Build a cohesive area team by breaking down department silos with the goal of standardizing operations
• Set expectations and hold operation managers accountable for utilizing operational tools
• Prioritize work to achieve the largest availability impact to prolong the life of turbine equipment
• Analyze downtime and develop plans to minimize poor response time, missed remote resets, and poor major component RTS times
• Review Scorecards to identify trends and areas of improvement
• Review and make recommendations to optimize service schedules and minimize production losses based on wind regimes
• Review self-perform site parts usage and inventory to optimize proper stocking levels
• Identify issues that are causing unnecessary downtime and develop solutions to mitigate these issues
• Administrate the designated facilities' operations-related agreements
• Work directly with the High Voltage Department for balance-of-plant maintenance
• Ensure that on-site activities at each area facility are conducted in a safe and regulatory conscious manner
• Ensure quality electronic communication is established and maintained within the area
• Monitor new facility construction and interface with the company's development and construction personnel
• Interface with internal and external constituents regarding operating issues in the assigned area
• Use best practices and share these practices across area sites and other NA regions
• Climb wind turbines to evaluate contractor/self-perform performance and evaluate turbine health
• Responsible for resource management of assigned area to include equipment/tooling

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent wind-related experience
• 10+ years relevant experience, preferably in wind energy
• Experience with LAN, WAN, and enterprise SCADA systems preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications, systems such as SAP, Appian applications (COBRA, Knowledge sharing database, etc.), reporting tools & processes
• Ability to travel on short notice and work outdoors as necessary
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to details
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage in a prior role
• Ability to prioritize activities according to changing needs in dynamic environment
• Willingness to work extended hours on short notice
• Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed
• Proven ability to learn new software programs
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and remotely
• Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites
• Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
• Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb turbine towers in excess of 100 meters in height
• Weight must not exceed 275 pounds, excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites

Experience with LAN, WAN, and enterprise SCADA systems

• Positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
• Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
• Meaningful work experience and preparation for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility