Wind Deputy Site Manager (SPC Glass Sands & Tyler Bluff)

Wind Deputy Site Manager

(Glass Sands Wind Facility and Tyler Bluff Wind Facility)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting in managing and overseeing the daily operations of Glass Sands Wind Facility; a 118.3 MW wind facility, owned by Southern Company’s subsidiary Southern Power, located in Murray County Oklahoma, and Tyler Bluff Wind Facility; a 119.6 MW wind facility, located in Cooke County Texas. Glass Sands wind facility is equipped with 27 Vestas wind turbines rated at 4.3 MW each and 1 Vestas 2.2 MW, Tyler Bluff wind facility is equipped with 52 Siemens wind turbines rated at 2.3 MW each. This candidate will lead a small team of technicians and third-party wind contractors and will 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 drive in extreme weather conditions, fog, snow, mud, off-road driving skills
• 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.

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 that all safety training is performed on schedule, as well as request additional training as it applies to your day-to-day tasks
• Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, wildlife conservation, etc.
• Additional duties as required    

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrate Southern Company 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
• Cooperative behavior when dealing with landowners, 3^rd party contractors and Southern assistance teams which include engineers, safety, environmental, asset management, Utility Company and local residence
• 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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Some relocation assistance may be available.