Wind Site Deputy Manager (SPC Salt Fork)

We are seeking a Wind Site Deputy Manager to oversee daily operations of the 174.0 MW Salt Fork Wind Facility in Donley County, Texas.

As a Wind Site Deputy Manager, you will assist in managing and overseeing the daily operations of the wind farm, which is equipped with 87 Vestas V100 wind turbines rated at 2.0MW each.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant assets, including substation, switch yard, collection system, generation-tie lines, and meteorological towers.
• Schedule outages and repair shutdowns.
• Oversee facilities operations and maintenance-related contracts and manage warranties.
• Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections/reports in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental performance requirements.
• Monitor facility performance in terms of comparison with expected results and key performance indicators.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards in work practices.
• Ensure facility compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, wildlife conservation, etc.

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.
• Leadership Experience preferred.
• Ability to climb turbine towers up to 120 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.
• High Voltage Electrical troubleshooting preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.
• Due to the nature of our work and weight restrictions on our equipment, a candidate must weigh and maintain their body weight at or below 270 pounds.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Demonstrate Southern Company's values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational 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 to other sites and Corporate Headquarters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Details:

• Some relocation assistance may be available.