Regional Operations Manager, Wind

About the role

The Regional Operations Manager, Wind is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, and financial results of a portfolio of wind assets within an assigned region. This role has full accountability for site operations, including safety, compliance, production performance, and O&M and capital budget execution.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain readiness for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Manage workforce planning, including staffing, training, development, and succession planning.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proven 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.