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Wind Plant Supervisor

Employer:
Iberdrola Renewables
Job Location: Wasco , OR
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Job Description: Working under the guidance of the Wind Plant Manager, the Wind Plant Supervisor manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of utility scale wind power plants. This position will cover the Hay Canyon, Pebble Springs, and Star Point facilities, located near Wasco, Oregon. Responsibilities include:

* Strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs.
* Contribute to site safety performance improvement by holding workers and themselves accountable for safety. Participate in and promote job/work package safety analysis, job site safety observations, audits, safety meetings, safety training, injury/event assessment, and investigation/root cause analysis.
* Ensure the plant provides maximum unit availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by providing direction and supervision to plant personnel.
* Increase unit optimization and plant profitability within engineering design parameters, in conformance with approved procedures and plant permits.
* Participate/lead in the development and revision of site procedures ensuring input from subject matter experts.
* Manage performance of work teams through clear communication of expectations, engaging team in work completion and process improvement.
* Oversee crews performing operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all wind plant equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturers' requirements.
* Provide leadership that encourages use of new plant information technology as well as an integrated learning approach to work.
* Communicate regularly with all personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements.
* Ensure required regulatory and technical training is identified and completed for the work team, including applicable qualifications. Hold team accountable for attending, participating, and applying training.
* Coach and develop team personnel.
* Work with site manager in planning of outages and day-to-day activities. Ensure execution of daily work schedule.
* Participate in staffing and selection process for work team positions. Participate in site workforce planning activities and performance evaluations.
* Participate in or lead business unit improvement initiatives.
* Temporarily perform duties as the Plant Manager in his/her absence.

Qualifications


* Two year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Demonstrated experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
* Valid Driver's License.
* Ability to climb 80 meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance tasks in the nacelle and hub.
* Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems. Including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
* Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
* Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
* Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

* Experience in wind plant operations and wind turbine experience.
* Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.
* Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
* Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
* Previous supervisory experience.
* Experience in reviewing resumes, identifying and pre-qualifying potential employees, participating in interviews, coaching and training employees, writing and conducting annual reviews, and handling employee relation issues.

Iberdrola Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of references, a background check that includes a motor vehicle (MVR) report, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and a post-employment physical exam.
Company Description: Iberdrola Renewables is the world's leading provider of wind power with approximately 8,500 MW of wind power in operation globally now.

Iberdrola Renewables is a leader in optimized energy solutions tailored to meet the needs of wholesale and large commercial and industrial customers. Our portfolio of gas and power assets, 24-hour energy management and scheduling capabilities allow us to deliver products and services that help our customers manage risks and uncertainty in the natural gas and power industries while fulfilling short- or long-term energy requirements.

Based in Portland, Oregon, the North American division of Iberdrola Renewables was founded as a business unit in a century-old regional utility. Early signature projects such as the Klamath Cogeneration Plant and Stateline Wind Energy Center are now accompanied by an energy portfolio that includes power from a variety of technologies and geographies. Our natural gas portfolio includes storage facilities in Katy and Alberta which enable us to provide flexible gas delivery to our customers across North America.

We offer expertise in all aspects of wholesale power and gas markets. From generation development to long-term energy supply to asset management services and more, we are capable of managing the full range of its customers' energy needs.

Iberdrola Renewables offers a diversified portfolio of products by leveraging expertise in:

* Power—marketing and development of wind and thermal energy facilities, shaping and firming, scheduling and transmission management
* Natural gas—marketing, balancing, scheduling and transportation management
* Natural gas storage and hub services—asset development, operations and marketing through ENSTOR
* Energy services such as energy and asset management and structured power solutions tailored to fit customer needs

Iberdrola Renewables takes advantage of synergies across its business lines to offer customers optimized solutions tailored to fit their needs.
 





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