Associate Site Manager, Wind

About the role

AES is a global power company with a focus on renewable energy. We are looking for a regular full-time management position in the wind facility to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, educate, and ensure the safety of others
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Manage, track, and report site maintenance, work schedules, turbine and field repairs
• Analyze project performance and make recommendations to improve reliability, efficiency, and financial performance
• Manage site safety, environmental training, and respective programs
• Support maintenance and site strategy

Requirements

• Strong leadership ability
• Minimum 5 years experience in plant maintenance, operations, or other technical fields
• Experience with wind turbines and systems, or equivalent experience
• Valid driver's license within the USA

Qualifications

• Advanced technical education or training
• High school diploma with 5-8 years experience in maintenance/operations

Skills

• Hands-on abilities with strong technical skills
• Proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company
• Positive and professional working relationships
• Establishes and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
• Communicates openly and honestly and does not engage in gossip
• Models professional behaviors of conduct and etiquette
• Willing to assist others when necessary

Desired Skills, Expertise, and Competencies

• Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and help the company improve upon the standards in place
• Collaborative, cross-functional, and geographically diverse organization
• Proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company
• Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills
• Reads, writes, and understands English
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

Education/Experience

• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Advanced technical education or training
• Equipment operator preferred
• NERC NFPA 70E High voltage training

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work at wind power plants includes windy, dusty, high heat and snow and severe winter conditions
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required
• Occasional travel

Compensation

Commensurate with experience; competitive. AES offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and long-term success. Employees in this role are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness benefits, and an annual bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance. In addition, AES provides generous paid time off, including 22 days (176 hours) of PTO per year, plus 13 paid company holidays.