Associate Site Manager, Wind

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This is a regular full-time management position in which the candidate will be reporting directly to the AES team lead for the wind facility.  The ideal candidate must have strong leadership ability, including the ability to develop, educate, and ensure thesafety of others. The position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The position will require a willingness to work extra and/or irregular work hours and/or shift schedules as needed.

This position will support maintenance and site strategy by managing, tracking, and reporting site maintenance, work schedules, turbine and field repairs, and other work as required. Will be responsible for project capability, process efficiency, cost efficiency, project availability, quality standards, and any contractual obligations of the project or work area. Will analyze project performance and make recommendations to improve reliability, efficiency, and,ultimately, the project's financial performance. This position will be responsible for site safety, environmental training, and their respective programs.

This role commutes to the wind farm at West Camp Wind, Arizona, each week. The closest towns are Heber or Holbrook, AZ. You are expected to work on-site five days per week, 7 am – 3 pm, including emergency on-call. The work hours may vary if travel to a different location is needed.

A company vehicle and AES credit card will be provided.

As part of the driving requirements for this position, you must have a valid driver's license within the USA and be able to pass a background check.

Candidates must have advanced technical education or training with a minimum of five (5) years experience in plant maintenance, operations, or any other technical field or a high school diploma with a minimum of 5-8 years experience in maintenance/operations. The ideal candidate should have experience with wind turbines and systems, or other is acceptable.

Principal Duties andResponsibilities:

Perform (or cause to be performed) site maintenance, including withoutlimitation:

• Be responsible for all operating activities; understand and ensure compliance with Vestas Full-Serviceagreement.
• Plan and manage contractor work BOP and turbinerepair
• Road maintenance and snow removal, inspect projectroads.
• Substation and O&M yard, clean debris, and adequate snow removal to permit access andwork.
• Check after contractor WTG access for gate closures to avoid livestockissues.
• Manage O&M building janitorial tasks, including trash removal andcleanliness.
• Engage/monitor workers employed at thesite for seasonal tasks. Manage workload. Develop alist of appropriate tasks to be addressed by temporary labor.
• Attend daily POD meetings and monitor OEM work onsite.

Inspections (regular basis) including but not limitedto:

• Substations monthinspections and corrective work
• Inspect WTG locations after OEM work to ensure no extension of limits of disturbance (vehicles stay onroads).
• Gates, locks, andsignage.
• WTG gravel rings and access roads for deterioration and drainageissues.
• Junction box, locks, and arc flashstickers.
• SPCC monthly/quarterly checks of crane pads, access roads, gravel rings, ladder foundations,and anchor boltcovers.
• Weed control (WTG gravel rings, substation, O&M building, emergencyshelter).
• AnnualT-linevegetationinspection(photos/progressemail/reports).
• Exercise care, custody, and control of AES Clean Energy equipment andfacilities.

Desired Skills, Expertise, andCompetencies:

• 5 years’ Experience in Plant maintenance, operations, or other related technical fields. Experience in Wind Generation is a plus; experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.
• O & M managementskills
• Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional, and geographically diverseorganization.
• Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technicalskills
• Ability to read, write, and understandEnglish
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmentalregulations
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to thecompany.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with allindividuals
• Communicates openly and honestly and does not engage ingossip.
• Models professional behaviors of conduct andetiquette.
• Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriatetasks.

Education/Experience:

• Possess ahigh school diploma orGED.
• Advanced technical education ortraining
• Equipment operatorpreferred
• NERC
• NFPA 70E
• High voltage training

WorkingConditions:

• Outdoor work at wind power plants includes windy, dusty, high heat and snow and severe winterconditions.
• Driver’s Licenserequired.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, andchemicals.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties andresponsibilities.
• Performs other duties asassigned.
• Work overtime and non-standard working hours asrequired.
• Occasional travel

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience;competitive.

AES offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and long-term success. Employees in this role are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness benefits, and an annual bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance. In addition, AES provides generous paid time off, including 22 days (176 hours) of PTO per year, plus 13 paid company holidays.