Job: Wind Farm Site Manager

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Wind Farm Site Manager

Job ID: 8360045
Position Title: Wind Farm Site Manager
Company Name: Acciona Energy
Job Function: Operations Manager
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Cheyenne, Oklahoma, 73628, United States

Posted: July 22, 2011
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: Associates Degree
Min Experience: 3-5 Years
Required Travel: 10-25%

Company: Acciona Energy
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Job Description

Located in Cheyenne, Oklahoma the Wind Farm Site Manager will be responsible for:

* Manage all employees and contractors assigned to work on the wind farm in a way that promotes a safe and efficient operation while maximizing the operational availability of the wind turbines
* Manage the training and the support for the Wind Turbines Technicians in a matter that facilitates troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing, and/or retrofitting of low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance on wind turbine generators, and related equipment on the wind farm
* Train and support Wind Turbine technicians in, or conduct predictive maintenance checks, such as Infrared Fault Detection Surveys, Corona Surveys, Ultrasonic Surveys
* Conduct and review safety analyses and reviews of potential electrical and mechanical hazards
* Manage the safety training of the wind farm personnel and monitor the use of appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
* Ensure safety and health requirements and ensure cleanliness of facility and equipment
* Be proficient at Root Cause Analyses to accurately determine failure mode and reason
* Supervise the inventory of tools, consumables and spare parts inventory
* Maintain required training certifications and qualifications for assigned position and each employee assigned to the wind farm
* Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment
* Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports that pertain to the performance and operation of the wind farm
* Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation, records, and budgets; construct and revise budgets related to operations and maintenance functions
* Prepare annual budget for wind farm and develop monthly reports tracking operational cost
* Represent Acciona at all levels, including professional presentations to national trade groups
* Support and maintain local, public and landowner relations
* Address concerns at community, legislative, taxation, regulatory, and tribal bodies

Job Requirements

* 2 or 4 year technical degree or equivalent work experience and training
* 2 - 5 years in a leadership position and five years experience O&M in an energy environment, renewable technology a plus
* Be able to work independently, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and have experience supervising a team
* Able to plan, direct and/or perform switching and lock-out/ tag-out functions on all wind farm related equipment
* Ensure that all work performed at wind farms conform to applicable regulatory and environmental standards
* Ability to continuously monitor wind farm performance and reliability
* Able to be certified on low and medium voltage equipment
* Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
* Able to utilize J.D. Edwards and Maximo software systems
* Ability to generate reports, presentations and other documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Ability to work a flexible and changing schedule as require in order to meet operational needs including managing several crossing processes, different work teams and simultaneous demanding situations
* Ability to think and analyze situations in a fast paced environment
* Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in adverse and extreme weather conditions, in dust, pollen, weeds, grasses, and in confined spaces
* Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds and must be able to climb vertical ladders and work at heights of 300 feet
* Have a valid driver s license and satisfactory driving record
* Must be able to obtain a U.S. Passport
* Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for extended periods of time

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