Wind Site Manager

Position Title: Wind Site Manager Location: Greenfield, IA, United States Description The wind site manager is responsible and accountable for direct oversight and management of MidAmerican's operational wind projects. Located at the project job site, the wind site manager is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, cost effective and timely execution of project commissioning, operations and maintenance of new wind farms. Responsibilities Ensures the safe and cost-effective commissioning, operation and maintenance of wind generation facilities. (25%) Manages project financial performance including reviewing and approving the day-to-day project expenditures and budgets including both capital and O&M funds. (10%) Manages and directs employees and contractors both at the site and those supporting the project from other locations to ensure MidAmerican Energy business objectives are achieved. (20%) Provides technical input, coordination with project managers and other internal and external resources, and oversight for unit outages, major overhauls and other projects at the site. (15%) Ensures compliance with all environmental laws, policies and regulations governing work at the job site and on the project. Directly responsible for ensuring contractors performing work on site comply with all environmental and land use permit conditions. Reviews environmental scope and audits construction activities. (5%) Maintains project schedules; keeps management informed on specified frequency (i.e., weekly status reports, monthly reports). (10%) Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the community and stakeholders. Act as company liaison with property owners to provide efficient trouble-free operation. Assists in administration of wind project leases and easements. (5%) Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Six years of related project management or energy industry experience including three years supervisory management responsibilities. Knowledge in new renewable/alternative energy power projects preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds. About US MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr MidAmerican Energy Company