Scope of Position:
EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Companys PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.
In accordance with AO goals and objectives and EDFR core values, direct all aspects of the on 24/7 on-site project activities to include safe, effective, and efficient project operations, personnel supervision, community relationships, maintenance of regulatory and contractual compliance, while maximizing overall profitability.
Responsibilities:
Foster a culture of safety:
- Perform safety audits and team engagements
- Review and address safety audit results for continuous improvement
- Facilitate Safety Training
- Review Lockouttagout (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis / Job Safety Analysis (JHA/JSA)
- Manage contractors safety awareness to make sure they meet our safety policy
- Drive daily Plan of the Day (POD) and End of the Day (EOD) meetings
- Ensure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and tooling is provided
- Hold those who dont follow safety policy accountable
- Promote corporate safety programs
- Perform Incident investigations and reporting
Achieve or surpass project site KPIs:
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to deliver on highest plant performance
- Continuously monitor, upkeep, and report on plant performance
- Prepare and manage site budget and multiyear operating plan
- Execute corrective maintenance work activities effectively and efficiently
- Plan, organize and manage operational services
- Perform and execute resource planning activities
- Monitor and manage plant’s inventory
- Issue and close service orders
- Comply and uphold contractual obligations
Manage and develop site personnel:
- Deliver and execute performance evaluation program for site technicians
- Facilitate technicians continuous education through EDFR training program
- Develop Individual Development Plans for high performers
- Recognize, evaluate, and schedule technical training needs
- Hire new employees and manage employee status
- Develop and administer Performance Improvement plans, when needed
- Hold personnel accountable for completion of required training
- Administer and assign employee tasks
Maintain regulatory and contract compliance:
- Understand and comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
- Understand and adhere to federal, state, and local permit requirements pertaining to the project site
- Know, track, document and deliver on all applicable contractual compliance
- Coordinate with Operational Control Center (OCC) on necessary activities related to Transmission Operators and Transmission Providers to meet regulatory and contractual obligations
- Collaborate with the internal groups and vendors to assure the project meets all applicable NERC and FERC requirements including security and maintenance activities
- Collaborate with landowners and local communities to support and address lease obligations and community concerns
- Other duties as assigned
Supervision of Others: Has a direct supervision responsibility over all levels of site Technicians, as well as Site Supervisor (where applicable). Manage contractors, vendors and guests visiting and performing activities at the project site.
Working Conditions:
70-90% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 10-30% of time is spent outside of the office
guiding field personnel, accommodating training, contractors, and vendors.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Requires a minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity running industrial, manufacturing, or O&M power plant facilities or 3-5 years of experience as a site lead in renewable energy O&M
environment. Previous practice in leading (O&M) front line personnel desired. Organizational acumen, financial understanding as well as short- and long-term planning skills necessary. Understanding of
inventory management, and background in working with continuous improvement practices a plus.
- Previous exposure to working with renewable energy technologies and CMMS system operations (SAP)
are pluses.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office suite desired.
- 2 to 4-year degree with no less than 3-5 years of equivalent work experience or a combination of years of applicable work experience.
Critical Competencies:
Requires the knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth in Appendix A.
Physical Requirements: A combination of office/computer based working environment and field.
Fiscal Responsibilities: Must work within the budget constraints as authorized by the Regional Senior Director of Asset Optimization while successfully following all policies and procedures related to employees fiscal responsibilities in doing the day-to-day job.
This roles annual base salary range is between $81,000 and $135,000.
In addition, EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including.
- Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness premium coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Rewarding 401k Package: EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting
We are also proud to offer:
- Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave
- Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
- Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.