Plant Manager - Bee Hollow Solar

Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn .

Position Description

Geronimo Power is seeking a Solar Plant Manager to join our team. The Plant Manager will manage the onsite day to day direction for the safe and reliable operation of the 150 MW solar facility near Mascoutah, IL. The Plant Manager is responsible for leading a safe, high performing operations team of Field Technicians. Responsibilities of this position include development and compliance with an operating budget, outage coordination and scheduling with the interconnect entity, oversight of operations and maintenance to ensure work is carried out using Prudent Utility Practices. The role will encompass setting and achieving business area goals that align with the overall company goals and metrics which focus on safety, reliability and fiscal responsibility. The Plant Manager will report to the Regional Director, Field Operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the solar plant provides maximum availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by providing direction and supervision to operations personnel.
• Ensure strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs.
• Communicate regularly with various departments: environmental health & safety, engineering, asset management, and other personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements.
• Hiring key personnel, establish training, work and safety procedures, maintenance schedules, and other critical areas required as part of self-performance of operations and maintenance.
• Perform staffing activities, counseling, coaching, training, and corrective actions of subordinate employees. Prepare performance evaluations per company instructions and guidelines.
• Manage site environmental permits and site vegetation management strategy
• Assist team with NERC compliance and other regulatory requirements as determined.
• Assist in preparing annual budget for the site and maintain operating expenses within.
• Participate in and promote job/work package safety analysis, job site safety observations, audits, safety meetings, safety training, and injury/event assessment.
• Manage day to day activities of the site completing all scheduled preventative work in a timely manner and performing corrective maintenance.
• Tracking all activities at site and ensure documentation is filed as needed, specifically withing the company’s computerized maintenance management system
• Ensure execution of work schedule by planning day to day activities and coordinating outages.
• Oversee plant performance and assist with troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and warranty activities/claims of all equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturers' requirements.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports which include but are not limited to, project status, plant statistics, expenses, and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Assist with performing QA/QC of the project while still in the construction phase and ensure successful transition from construction to operations.
• Participate/lead in the development and revision of site procedures ensuring input from subject matter experts.
• Set up site for proper tooling, inventory, spare parts, and other equipment necessary to perform efficiently and effectively.
• Administer warranties. Submit and track warranty claims. Track all on loan parts and reconcile with appropriate parties
• Manage implementation of capital improvement programs, retrofits and operations initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis and present findings to cross-functional teams, including executive management.
• Manage inventory and work with suppliers on parts reorder, perform cycle counts of inventory.
• Occasional travel to other plants or locations to support maintenance, troubleshooting, retrofits support other campaigns or for training and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or technical school certificate; or 5 years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical facility operations and maintenance including a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a broad range of renewable or other power generation development, design, permitting, construction, or operations. Experience within the renewable industry and specifically solar is preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a direct team or group of employees and ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Self-directed, motivated, goal oriented, and mission driven with a positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
• Proficient interpreting electrical schematics and prints.
• Must live withing 60 miles or a 60 minute drive of the primary plant location.
• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience in solar plant operations.
• Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching & ability to run test equipment for troubleshooting.
• Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Previous supervisory or management experience.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference check & background check. Geronimo Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range for the posted level: $95,000 – 130,000.00. Salary is commensurate with experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.