Manager, Site Operations

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

Manage wind farm operations, maintenance, safety, permit compliance, and contractor performance to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable source of power that supports Company profitability.

Accountabilities

• Manage daily wind farm operations and coordinate work with the turbine service provider, Company personnel, substation electricians, transmission and distribution teams, and contractors. 
• Lead daily planning and outage coordination; verify safety protocols, preventive maintenance schedules, and maintenance requirements are followed; and plan full or partial park outages as needed. 
• Oversee balance-of-plant and substation activities, including inspections, contractor work, electrical switching, line locating, lockout/tagout procedures, and service as switching authority. 
• Administer wind turbine service, maintenance, warranty, and operating agreements; document lightning inspections and warranty claims; review downtime allocation; and address contractor performance concerns. 
• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets, control expenses, coordinate cost and inventory documentation, and support informed business decisions. 
• Analyze wind farm and turbine performance using operational reports; identify deficiencies, track availability and downtime, and coordinate corrective actions with the service provider. 
• Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, environmental permits, interconnection requirements, and Company policies while promoting a strong safety culture through audits, oversight, and use of personal protective equipment. 
• Build positive relationships with landowners, county officials, and community stakeholders; address concerns and provide documentation supporting accurate crop-damage payments. 
• Perform field inspections and respond to operational needs, including walking on rural terrain, climbing stairs and ladders, inspecting equipment, driving between turbine sites, working varying hours and weather conditions, and climbing with fall protection when required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, engineering, business, or related post-secondary education preferred. 
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant wind energy, power generation, electrical, mechanical, operations, or maintenance experience. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership, supervisory, project-team, or contractor-management experience. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of wind farm operations, substations, safe work practices, electrical switching, lockout/tagout, contractor oversight, and regulatory or permit compliance. 
• Ability to interpret and administer service, maintenance, warranty, and operating agreements and to analyze turbine performance, downtime, budgets, and expenses. 
• Strong communication, negotiation, planning, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills; proficiency with Company computer systems and operational reporting tools. 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the physical, travel, personal protective equipment, and fall protection requirements of the position.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program 
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days 
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.