Wind Power Site Manager, Operations (3352)

Job description

Responsible for all day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal and administrative functions of the sites (Erieau, ELSC, PAR and Harrow Wind Sites) and for achieving company and group activities

What you’ll do:

·  Responsible for all day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal and administrative functions of the site and for achieving company and group objectives
·  Manages all areas of responsibility consistent with: federal, province, and local regulations and environmental requirements; company policies and procedures; company’s annual operations plan; legal and contractual requirements; and good wind site generation practices while operating in a clean, safe, efficient and economical manner
·  Takes all necessary actions to protect the facility’s operating permits
·  Carries out all responsibilities under environmental legislation; develops and ensures adherence to proper procedures to prevent environmental spills; monitors, records, and non-compliances, and environmental spills; ensures proper training of personnel on transportation of dangerous goods; promotes awareness for the environment and the requirements of environmental compliance. Develop and utilizes the sites Environmental Management System
·  Approves, or as required submits for approval, documents and procedures that will be used at the site
·  Utilizes a computer-based automated maintenance management system to: organize equipment commissioning, operations and maintenance files; to identify trends; to take corrective action; and to maintain equipment performance by maximizing plant capacity factor, availability, performance and efficiency

Safety

·  Manages a safety program that complies with all Federal and provincial requirements insuring the safe operation of the site with regards to the public, employees and site installation.
·  Actively promotes a safety-minded working environment and safety programs consistent with the ENGIE Safety Principle
·  Works closely with the Director, Health and Safety ENGIE NA Renewables to implement risk based programs
·  Appoints in writing a site safety representative to administer the safety program
·  Monitors activities of the Plant Safety Committee, and ensures its effectiveness
·  Cooperates with Loss Control/Safety Consultants from property and casualty insurance carriers and responds to their recommendations in a timely manner
·  Coordinates with and promptly reports all losses and claims to the corporate Risk Manager
·  Prepares and is responsible for the execution and consistent updating of emergency plans

Human Resources

·  Sets objectives for his/her team; manages site personnel in the proper performance of assigned duties and maintains a record of their performance through regular, formal evaluations; and makes recommendations for their merit increases and incentive pay
·  Oversees training to enhance site employees’ technical knowledge in the safe operation and maintenance of the facility and its capital equipment
·  Ensures that employee policies and procedures are followed by all site personnel; ensures that the manual has been distributed to all employees and that the policies outlined within are reasonably understood by all staff members
·  Ensures fair implementation of complaint procedures. Administers appropriate disciplinary action in a fair and consistent manner, supported by clear, concise and thorough documentation of events and actions resulting in the need for discipline
·  Provides/coordinates relief for operations and/or maintenance supervisor as needed

Communications

·  Communicates regularly with ENGIE NA company representatives (Head of Renewable Operations Canada, VP of Operations, Asset Management, Accountants, Engineering & Human Resources) for exchange, consultation, guidance and required approvals
·  Maintains open communications with GEM 24 hour desk operations. Ensures changes in plant status are communicated immediately to these individuals as well as all external and / or regulatory counterparts
·  Maintains good relations with suppliers, customers, vendors, service providers, landowners, governmental authorities, and contractors
·  Is personally involved and takes innovative actions to ensure good public and community relations on behalf of the facility and the company

Financial

·  Ensures the efficient and economical operation and maintenance of the facility. Ensure compliance with Purchase Power Agreements, Utility connection agreements, wind turbine OEM service agreements and C2C O&M Agreements with emphasis on safety while maximizing profits and minimizing penalties
·  Ensures prompt, timely and accurate reporting as required by company policies and procedures and other governmental and contractual requirements.
·  Prepares annual operating plans, budgets and controls for operating at budgeted levels with appropriate justification and approval for variances including site outages (compliant with dispatching needs) and operating shift schedules to accommodate facility operation and scheduled maintenance.
·  Monitors budget variances on a regular basis and prepares/monitors long term budget forecasts. Provides monthly variances reports on a timely manner.
·  Follows up, assisted by the Project Director, with the proper execution of commercial contracts and assists in bringing solutions to any argument that may arise.

What you bring:

·  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) plus five (5) years of experience in a related industry; or technical diploma/high school diploma and ten (10) years experience in a related industry. Must demonstrate a strong technical and managerial capability
·  Two (2) years previous experience in supervision of technical, operating or maintenance personnel
·  In-depth knowledge of wind power generating equipment and technologies
·  Strong understanding of power generation and delivery systems
·  Familiar with personal computers and their use for planning, budgeting, inventory control and database handling
·  Strong leadership/management/communication skills
·  Strong organizational/prioritizing skills
·  Ability to make significant independent judgments
·  Must be able to certify, as required to Provincial and Federal agencies, compliance with permits and regulations as the authorized agent for the company
·  Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license

Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient and more accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

ENGIE is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

This job advertisement is supported by the ENGIE Talent Acquisition team. All related inquiries must be communicated through Talent Acquisition and not directed to ENGIE North America Managers. Failure to follow the ENA process may result in nonpayment of agency fees.

Additional Information
·  Posting Date: Sep 23, 2020