Farm Operations Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

The Operations Site Supervisor will oversee operations and maintenance activities of EDPR's wind power generation facilities and lead daily ownership representation. 

- Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets within established operating guidelines for projects 100 - 400 megawatts in size 

- Interface with local communities to establish and maintain rapport 

- Oversee the designated facilities' operations, maintenance-related contracts, and agreements for sites under warranty 

- Manage turbine operations and maintenance for sites off-warranty 

- 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 

- Represent the company locally before interconnection and customer entities 

- Represent the company in landowner and community relationships 

- Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed 

- Monitor generating equipment for proper function, service, and repairs 

- Identify and engage contractors for facilities' balance-of-plant maintenance 

- Ensure that on-site activities at each facility are conducted in a safety-conscious manner 

- Ensure that quality electronic communication is established and maintained at each facility 

- Monitor new facility construction and commissioning activities 

- Ensure adherence to best practices and delivery of the optimal product 

- Interface with Engineering, Accounting, and Development staff and other individuals, both internal and external, as needed 
 

- Maximize performance and ensure value retention for each facility 

- Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards in work practices 

- Conduct and report on periodic meetings with contractors and partners 

- Ensure the reliability of the Bulk Electric System 

- Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, and wildlife conservation 

- Additional duties as required 

Full-Time

Onsite - Prairie Queen Wind Farm, Moran, KS

• 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 application 
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred). 

Up to 10%

• 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 
• Understanding of basic financial principles (IRR, NPV, Depreciation, etc) 
• 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 

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:?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 stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment 
• Walking:?Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites. 
• Speech/Reading:??Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form 
• Lifting:?Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 20 and 40 pounds 
• Climbing: 

- Ability to climb turbine towers in excess of 100 meters in height to access the work area 

- Weight must not exceed 275 pounds, excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks, to be in accordance with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards. 

• Vision/Hearing:?Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form 
• Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions:?Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites 
• Safety:?Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary