Spv Renewable Maintenance- Wind (2 POSITIONS)
NiSource · Monticello, IN · 2 wk ago
Management$97k–$145k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
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Direct and manage maintenance and on-site operations activities for wind generation facilities to optimize availability, reliability, and generation output. This role also supports other renewable assets, including solar photovoltaic generation, hydroelectric generation, and bulk energy storage systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee contracts and contractors performing preventative and corrective maintenance on plant systems and equipment
- Ensure all OHSA, NEC, NFPA, AWSD1.1, federal, state, and other applicable codes and regulations are followed during the design, construction, repair, and operation of equipment
- Maintain a safe work environment across all sites by enforcing company safety standards and any contractor safety programs
- Conduct pre-job safety briefs for all assigned work. Inform employees of safety rules and regulations and consistently enforce them
- Verify all work performed is done in compliance with environmental permits and procedures. Emphasize and ensure the commitment to performing all work in compliance within environmental procedures with all crafts and contractors
- Coincide with other departments (internal/external) to develop effective repair strategies and maintenance schedules. This includes but is not limited to: OEM equipment, substations, collection systems, roads, vegetation, meteorological towers & stations, FAA lighting, and other site infrastructure as applicable
- Assign scheduled and emergency maintenance activities to personnel within the department. Determine and manage when additional resources, overtime or contracted services are required
- Administer the Employee Productivity Guidelines, Code of Conduct, and the collective bargaining agreement. Ensure all contractors are properly qualified, registered, and compliant with contractual and company requirements
- Inform employees of work performance standards and expectations. Perform employee performance reviews for applicable employees aligned with specified timelines
- Develop budget requests for plant equipment, systems maintenance, and capital improvements. Submit initiatives that define the project purpose, scope, estimated cost, and benefits. Follow through with implementation of approved projects
- Monitor turbine, module, inverter, generator, gearbox, drive-train, balance-of-plant, and/or SCADA performance; identify abnormal conditions and coordinate corrective actions
- Provide weekly and monthly operations, performance, and compliance reporting for assigned facilities
- Review, validate, and approve contractor invoices, service reports, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with budgeted expectations
- Utilizing the company’s Work Management System and Cost Control System, control and track department expenses to operate within budget. Report expenses on a pre-determined basis. Forecast the cost at completion for jobs in progress or planned future projects
- Train and evaluate employees in the proper use of tools, machinery, maintenance procedures and practices, and safe work practices
- Aid operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions. Determine the appropriate maintenance scope and timing of repairs
- Perform documented safety observations for operations and maintenance work
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4+ years of experience in Maintenance or other related engineering discipline obtained in power plant, industrial process, or military service
- Understanding and commitment to maintaining safe work practices and safety of direct reports
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance procedures and work practices
- Able to effectively manage several projects or technologies at one time across multiple sites
- Must be able to work on-call and answer and respond to phone calls during non-business hours
- Understanding of the elements of the maintenance management process
- Able to effectively communicate through a variety of media with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and external support teams
- Familiarity with renewable assets and bulk energy storage technologies
- Familiar with other maintenance disciplines and understands relationship between equipment mechanical, electrical and controls
- Familiarity with SCADA-based monitoring and troubleshooting of operating equipment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related discipline
- Experience or formal training in power plant or industrial operating departments, project management, and maintenance management practices
Skills
- Effective communication through a variety of media
- Ability to manage multiple projects or technologies at one time across multiple sites
- Understanding of safety standards and regulations
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance procedures
- Ability to work on-call and answer phone calls during non-business hours
- Understanding of renewable assets and bulk energy storage technologies
- Familiarity with SCADA-based monitoring and troubleshooting of operating equipment
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
$96,600.00 - $144,900.00
Schedule
Not specified