Regional Manager
About the role
The Regional Manager leads the operation and performance of multiple wind facilities within an assigned region, driving safety, compliance, production performance, and O&M and capital budget execution. This role oversees multiple sites and provides strategic direction to Site Managers and field teams.
Responsibilities
Operational & Business Leadership: Lead the overall operation and performance of multiple wind facilities within the region in support of TerraForm Power strategic objectives. Drive safety culture and performance. Provide strategic and day-to-day direction across sites, ensuring alignment with TERP operating standards. Oversee outage planning, execution, and performance to maximize availability and reliability. Conduct regular site visits, operational reviews, safety observations, and performance assessments. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, benchmarking performance across the fleet.
Financial & P&L Accountability: Develop and execute to site O&M and capital budgets, including planning, forecasting, and execution. Ensure assets meet or exceed production, availability, and financial targets. Partner with Asset Management and Finance to optimize asset value and return on investment. Monitor and manage cost structures, vendor performance, and contract compliance. Validate and authorize expenditures.
Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance: Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Security & Environmental policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including NERC requirements where applicable. Lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions. Maintain readiness for audits and regulatory reviews.
People Leadership & Workforce Planning: Lead and develop a team(s) of Site Managers, and field personnel. Oversee workforce planning, including staffing, training, development, and succession planning. Partner with HR on performance management, engagement, and employee relations. Support development of technical talent pipelines, including partnerships with local schools and training programs. Foster a culture aligned with TERP’s ownership mentality and Ways of Working.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Serve as a primary interface with landowners, local communities, regulators, and external partners. Represent TERP in maintaining strong community and stakeholder relationships. Support permitting, compliance, and public-facing initiatives as needed.
Contractor & Vendor Management: Oversee contractor performance and ensure alignment with safety, quality, and cost expectations. Manage and execute service agreements, contracts, vendor relationships, P2P processes. Ensure effective work management processes, including use of CMMS systems. Collaborate with project management team in execution of assigned projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, or industrial operations
- Direct experience in wind operations and maintenance (O&M)
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements
- Strong knowledge of electrical and electro-mechanical systems
- Familiarity with NERC-regulated assets and compliance frameworks
- Familiarity with work computer based maintenance management systems (e.g., Maintainly, Maximo), contractor oversight, and capital project execution
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
- Demonstrated leadership of geographically dispersed teams
Key Competencies
- Strong operational leadership and execution discipline
- Ownership mindset with full accountability for results
- Financial and business acumen (P&L ownership)
- Safety-first culture and regulatory awareness
- Stakeholder management and communication skills
- Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset