Site Turbine Manager

About Longroad Energy

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind, solar, and battery storage projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad has developed more than 7.2 GW and owns 5.4 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, with more than 34 GW of projects currently in development. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to advancing the transition to clean energy.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the onsite Operations Manager, the Site Turbine Manager oversees the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of wind turbine generators, including the troubleshooting, repair, and upkeep of mechanical and electrical systems across the site's turbine fleet. This role manages day-to-day turbine repair and maintenance activities and leads a team of technicians to ensure consistent quality, safety, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Site Management
• Manage, mentor, and direct onsite turbine repair and maintenance efforts, ensuring quality and performance standards are consistently met.
• Set schedules, work orders, and assignments based on priorities established by the Operations Manager and professional judgment.
• Lead by example to ensure compliance with all Longroad Energy Services processes, procedures, and the corporate code of conduct among all site personnel.
• Turbine Operations & Maintenance
• Safely and proficiently climb turbines to audit, inspect, and evaluate wind turbine equipment and systems.
• Oversee site WTG spare parts and tool inventory; order and replace used or lost inventory to prevent impact to park production.
• Manage part warranties in accordance with Company standards and interests, including timely submittal of required warranty documentation.
• Safety & Compliance
• Provide oversight of safe and reliable wind turbine operations for site personnel and contractors, including development of site procedures and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental requirements and NERC/FERC standards.
• Investigate accidents and injuries, and complete required standard training, including CPR/First Aid, OSHA, self-rescue (descent/ascent), high-angle rescue, arc flash, LOTO, and general crane safety.
• Reporting & Additional Duties
• Prepare and submit reports as required by the Operations Manager and Longroad Energy Services.
• Complete additional projects as assigned by the Operations Manager or other leadership.
• Travel as needed to support site and business requirements.
• Maintain 24/7 on-call availability to support operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in operations and maintenance of a wind or energy facility.
• Demonstrated experience trouble shooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to identify, classify problems, evaluate data, establish facts and put forth educated conclusions.
• Prior experience with budgeting, project management and contract execution.
• Proficient computer and software skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable working at heights and the ability to perform essential physical functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation; this includes climbing 300’ wind turbines, lifting 50 lbs. above head, and meeting the weight requirement of safety gear, 310 lbs. or less.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Wind Industry certifications / training
• Technical 2- or 4-year college degree or comparable experience.

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• Personal accountability and integrity
• Ability to make informed decisions in a quick and nimble fashion
• Comfortable with a work environment that is fast paced and changes quickly
• Ability to work within a team with a positive attitude
• Enthusiastic about the renewable energy industry

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment.

Longroad Energy Values

We SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.