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The Operations Manager 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 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 - Winchester, IN

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred 
• 5 – 7 years 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 schedule 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 
• Weight, including harness and tools, must be in accordance with the weight limit as specified by 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