Site Operator – Wistaria

• Location(s):
• Calexico, CA, US, 92231

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Site Operator is responsible for the on-site generation of renewable energy for RWE Clean Energy (RWECE) assets. The candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring renewable energy assets (wind, solar, etc.) and energy infrastructure projects through close collaboration with RWECEs operators, engineers, asset managers, project managers and developers as well as on-site subcontractors.

The candidate will be responsible for operating one or more plants (home base), as well as overseeing all operations, maintenance, and event responses at the other plants in the region. The candidate will furthermore be responsible for ensuring all operations and maintenance activities in the region are performed in accordance with industry best practices and best safety, practices, RWECE procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plant Maintenance Maintain and repair plant components; troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization.
• Plant Operations Oversee production of renewable energy at a particular site(s), ensuring that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner. Monitor production to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations. Resolve operational abnormalities.
• Technical Support Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development. Create and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Technical Expertise Stay abreast of codes and standards as they relate to the industry. Develop relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies.
• General Manage contractors as required, act as local RWECE liaison, develop long range plans and work with local civic groups as required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Electrical engineering degree, preferred
• Licensed Electrician, preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a related renewable energy field, with direct expertise in electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in power plant construction/operations environment
• Prior experience with power generation, renewable and gas facilities is a plus
• Unrestricted Drivers license required
• Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site

Job Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

• Excellent technical, analytical and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Walking/climbing/standing extensively during the workday
• Ability to multitask

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is a field based role with office responsibilities as well. Will require some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts managements rights to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $69,076 – $103,604. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now were making all that energy green. This decade alone were investing 50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 with some of the worlds largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. Were also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.

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