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Summary:

The Plant Manager will lead and manage in the region and will oversee all field duties and functions needed to run a successful utility scale renewable Wind facility. Responsibilities include training of on-site personnel, corrective, and preventative maintenance of equipment onsite, system testing, troubleshooting, and monitoring the quality and safety of contractors performing any additional work required on-site.

Requirements:

• Manages safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the generation asset, in accordance with agreed contracts, regulatory requirements, operating plans, and budgets.
• Manages and leads site safety and environmental concerns.
• Works with and complies with RES HSQE as required.
• Manages staff or subcontractors in performing Operation & Maintenance on site.
• Oversees on site work, including employees, contractors, or OEM technicians, as required.
• Coordinates with contractors before, during, and after execution of work.
• Audits the O&M contractor's work and safety procedures on a day-to-day basis.
• Manages and maintains spare parts inventory.
• Uses facility materials and equipment properly.
• Manages and monitors SCADA for the generation asset and substation, to ensure proper plant production.
• Manages tracking of failures, alarms, downtime, maintenance and repairs, plant status and trends, and HSQE issues.
• Maintains database of faults and maintenance/performance issues.
• Ensures timely facility repairs and restarts after plant outages or equipment faults.
• Plans and schedules equipment maintenance activities to minimize downtime, maintains facilities in good working order, and maximizes the availability of the equipment. This includes both annual and major outages.
• Coordinates, communicates, and complies with the off-taker and transmission provider, regarding the grid, production, and outage issues.
• Manages and inspects transmission lines performance, safety, and quality as required.
• Completes and/or assists with NERC/ISO compliance reports with Owner and RES Support Service as required.
• Maintains the facility according to ISO Standards.
• Establishes quality relationships with clients, landowners, community, local authority, and other stakeholders.
• Liaises with the landowners of the facility, dealing with the daily issues as they arise.
• Manages Monthly, Annual, and all periodic facility reporting to; RES, client, landowner, off-taker, community, authorities, and other stakeholders as required.
• Manages operational and HSQE procedures.
• Writes JSA, procedures, and work instructions as needed.
• Alerts the Director/Asset Manager/RES Engineers, of emerging faults and issues, required maintenance, serial defects, or retrofits.
• Identifies and appraises plant improvement opportunities.
• Reports to management, regularly as required; safety conditions, production, and environmental issues, planned or unplanned maintenance, etc.
• Advises the V.P., Director, Area Site Manager, and Asset Manager of short to medium term forecasted costs and required maintenance with changes in expected budgets.
• Reviews invoices and costs charged to the asset are correct.
• Works with AP to ensure prompt and correct payments are made.
• Works with Accounting representative to ensure invoices and time are coded correctly.
• Coordinates with RES Fleet Management as required.
• Provides relief site management or operational support to other sites as requested.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Safety:

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.

Leadership:

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:

• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

• High school/GED Diploma or equivalent 4 years of experience required. Or Associates Degree Operations required.
• Certification OSHA, crane safety or HV preferred.
• 3+ years or more site operations experience required.
• Be self-motivated, able to think quickly and address issues as they arise.
• Intermediate Excel and Office skills.
• Ability to use and troubleshoot basic office equipment (printer, scanner, fax etc.)
• Understanding of network equipment, troubleshooting a plus.
• Advanced record keeping skills.
• Skilled in Public relations and Leadership.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Basic electrical (low voltage) and switching (high voltage) knowledge and experience
• Understand electrical testing procedures and diagnostic equipment commonly used in utility scale wind projects.
• Basic mechanical skills preferred.
• First Aid and CPR a plus.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds.
• Social skills/team player.
• Must be available on a 24/7 basis to occasionally respond to urgent operational issues.
• Must meet body weight requirements for the safety regulations and safety equipment limits.
• Ability to climb the wind turbine tower (110 meters) occasionally for HSE / LOTO, or work inspection and other related WTG audit activities.
• Must be legally able to work in applicable state or province.
• Functional competencies include accountability, demonstrating active care, attention to detail, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Domestic travel 31-50% required.
• Valid Drivers License required.

Anticipated base salary range: $97,000- $121,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

· Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision effective date of hire

· Basic Life and Dependent Life

· Short- and Long-Term Disability

· RRSP with 6% company match

· 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 Paid Holidays

· Tuition and Green Car reimbursement

· Volunteer and Charity Matching

· Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave

· Employee Referral Bonus

· Employee Discounts and Wellness programs

· Wellness Reimbursement $680 CAD annually

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling 5-15 lbs., Pushing 5-15 lbs., Lifting 5-15 lbs., and Stooping required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15 lbs., Gripping, Handling, and Walking required.

Frequently: Standing required.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, and Sitting required.

Rarely: Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, and Wet in the working environment.

Occasionally: Noise, and Hazards in the working environment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Must be able to pass a Canadian Abstract Process Review.

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