Wind Deputy Site Manager (SPC Skookumchuck Wind Facility)

Southern Company

Rainier, WA

Wind Deputy Site Manager (SPC Skookumchuck Wind Facility)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting in managing a Southern Power wind facility. This will be a NERC facility, and it will operate and maintain wind turbines, roads, and an O&M building in Rainier, WA. This candidate will lead third-party wind contractors, work to establish new operating procedures, and will work closely with the rest of Southern Power to communicate and manage the site operations. Skookumchuck consists of 38 wind turbines producing 136.8 megawatts.

manufactured by Vestas.

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, 3rd 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