Working under the guidance of the Regional Director, the Wind Plant Supervisor manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of utility scale wind power plants. This position will cover the Flying Cloud facility in Lake Park, Iowa. Responsibilities include:
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Strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs.
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Contribute to site safety performance improvement by holding workers and themselves accountable for safety. Participate in and promote job/work package safety analysis, job site safety observations, audits, safety meetings, safety training, injury/event assessment, and investigation/root cause analysis.
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Ensure the plant provides maximum unit availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by providing direction and supervision to plant personnel.
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Increase unit optimization and plant profitability within engineering design parameters, in conformance with approved procedures and plant permits.
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Participate/lead in the development and revision of site procedures ensuring input from subject matter experts.
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Manage performance of work teams through clear communication of expectations, engaging team in work completion and process improvement.
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Oversee crews performing operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all wind plant equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturers' requirements.
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Provide leadership that encourages use of new plant information technology as well as an integrated learning approach to work.
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Communicate regularly with all personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements.
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Ensure required regulatory and technical training is identified and completed for the work team, including applicable qualifications. Hold team accountable for attending, participating, and applying training.
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Coach and develop team personnel.
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Work with site manager in planning of outages and day-to-day activities. Ensure execution of daily work schedule.
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Participate in staffing and selection process for work team positions. Participate in site workforce planning activities and performance evaluations.
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Participate in or lead business unit improvement initiatives.
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Temporarily perform duties as the Plant Manager in his/her absence.
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Adhere to effective internal controls.
Qualifications
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Two year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Demonstrated experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
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Valid Driver's License.
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Ability to climb 80 meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance tasks in the nacelle and hub.
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Weight must not exceed 285 lbs (excluding equipment/gear) when performing job related tasks.
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Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems. Including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
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Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
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Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
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Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
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Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
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Experience in wind plant operations and wind turbine experience.
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Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.
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Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
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Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
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Previous supervisory experience.
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Experience in reviewing resumes, identifying and pre-qualifying potential employees, participating in interviews, coaching and training employees, writing and conducting annual reviews, and handling employee relation issues.
Iberdrola Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of references, a background check that includes a motor vehicle (MVR) report, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and a post-offer physical exam
