Site Operations Manager [On Site]

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks: 

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF power solutions USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF power solutions provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $83,000 - $138,400 annually. The target range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Scope of Job: The Operations Manager is accountable for the effective operation of a single renewable energy project that encompasses activities such as budgeting, cost management, daily optimization of planning and organization of day-to-day staff work. You will be upholding a safe working environment for your direct reports and assuring employees and contractors are adequately trained to perform day-to-day maintenance and repair activities at the project sites. It is the manager’s responsibility to ensure that he/she and the team perform their job duties in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures, customers objectives, and within the boundaries of the applicable law, regulatory and contractual compliance. The ideal candidate will adhere to EDF Renewables core values, drive towards the goals of the Asset Optimization Business Unit, and understand their legal role and responsibility as a supervisor of workers in the legal jurisdiction of the work performed. 

Responsibilities:

• Operational Management:
  • Develop annual budgets, plan for, and allocate all necessary resources to achieve operational goals, objectives and KPIs while embracing the delivery of a best-in-class safety performance from EDFR internal teams and all external contractors.
  • Monitor operational performance indicators including those attributable to financial losses, determine if they develop negative trends, identify technical performance improvement opportunities, and develop mitigation plans while keeping budget, contractual compliance, and cost management on a forefront of every decision.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and meeting management. Manage supply chain and execution of daily activities as it applies to the project plant.
• Team Leadership/Supervision:
  • Assign direct reports with all applicable training and access to the development resources to assure they can effectively deliver on their day-to-day tasks and adhere to EDFR policies and procedures that are expected of them to conform to.
  • Provide direct reports with continuous feedback and hold the team accountable for compliance, performance delivery and working within the boundaries of all EDFR Core Values with emphasis on the importance of Safety, Teamwork and Good Sense.
  • Give clarity on task assignment and execution process, while emphasizing adherence to budgets and schedule. Monitor and address teams’ alignment and ongoing motivation to attain the highest level of team engagement.
• Contract & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Understand projects’ permits, related laws and various related contracts language (O&M, OEM, TSAs, FSAs, LGIA, Road Use, Crossing and, Landowner Agreements etc.) and, as applicable, comply with, or help with compliance of their respective requirements.
  • Coordinate with EDF Renewables Operational Control Center and, as necessary, with the Off takers and Transmission Providers on all activities related to adhering to rules of ISOs, Balancing Authorities, and Regional Transmission Operators.
  • Collaborate with internal groups and vendors to ensure the project meets applicable NERC and FERC requirements regarding security, reliability, and maintenance.
• Stakeholder Management Support:
  • Support stakeholders and other members of EDF Renewables in management of relationships to optimize project performance and help in delivery of project compliance (i.e., Local and County authorities, Landowners, OEMs etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision of Others: Direct supervision of frontline operations staff and direct oversight of external contractors.

Working Conditions: 70% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 30% of time is spent outside of the office guiding field personnel, auditing quality of operational maintenance activities and associated safety, accommodating training needs, as well as overseeing activities performed by contractors and vendors. (Time split is dependent upon region geography and business need.)

Fiscal Responsibilities: Must work within the budget constraints of the project and as authorized by the regional head of Asset Optimization, or their delegate, while successfully following all policies and procedures.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and driver’s license required.
• Previous experience with continuous improvement concepts and practices desired.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity successfully running industrial, manufacturing, or O&M of power plant facilities or 5 years’ experience working as a site lead in renewable energy O&M environment required.
• Previous experience with continuous improvement concepts and practices desired.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Must possess a valid current driver’s license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand technical aspects of renewable energy production.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of key safety concepts and work practices.
• The candidate must also understand the requirements to perform EDF work scope under the law (ex. electrician requirement, union requirement).
• Previous exposure to working with ERP/CMMS/SAP systems necessary.
• Effective communication and meeting facilitation skills required.
• 2-year college degree or college level courses and/or certificates desired.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Knowledge of budgeting principles, impact of a project’s Profit and Loss statement on the overall health of the organization and the importance of active cost management desired.
• Understand how to perform short- and long-term resource planning, deliver accurate inventory management.

Physical Requirements:

Must be prepared to work in combination of office/computer based working environment and, in the field, having an oversight of the operational activities of their direct reports which may include climbing wind towers, lifting heavier equipment and participating in operational activities.

• Ability to lift to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to be outside for a long time under various climate conditions.
• Ability to climb Wind Turbine Generators – wind sites only.