Associate Wind Site Manager- Northern Divide Wind- Columbus, North DakotaDate: Jul 15, 2024Location(s): Columbus, ND, US, 58727Company: NextEra EnergyRequisition ID: 80949is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.Position Specific DescriptionIn the role of Associate Wind Site Manager at Northern Divide Wind near Columbus, North Dakota you will assume responsibility for all operational facets on the maintenance and repair of the wind farm. Your chief priority will be ensuring the team's safety while concurrently focusing on maximizing performance and profitability per the operational framework. This will necessitate devising and executing strategies to elevate maintenance practices, diagnostic capabilities, and overall operational efficiency, resulting in heightened customer satisfaction and reduced service expenditures.Additionally, your duties may encompass:
Enforcing the implementation of Operational Safety Policy Instructions, ensuring field work aligns with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations, promoting sound employee safety practices, and fostering a culture of unparalleled employee safety.
Actively engaging in and leading Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Recruiting, nurturing, retaining, guiding, and advancing resources at sites to uphold professional standards and foster team development within a matrix environment.
Assuming accountability for all aspects of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
Collaborating closely with internal NextEra stakeholders to devise and execute operation-focused feedback and solutions for both planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development initiatives, and financial performance.
Serving as a positive and professional representative of NextEra Energy within the community and in interactions with customers.
Overseeing the performance of wind field operations within the designated contractual scope of responsibilities for external customers and stakeholders.
The ideal candidates will embody the following attributes
Possesses either a bachelor's degree in business or engineering or has accumulated six years of equivalent experience in a related field.
Demonstrated adaptability to different geographic locations for potential future roles
At least five years of hands-on experience in leading field services operations, preferably within wind turbines or rotating equipment
Proficiency in collaborating effectively within a complex organizational structure and across all levels of the Company
Strong executive presentation skills
Certification as a Six Sigma green belt or a comparable quality assurance qualification
Proficient in network infrastructure, communication protocols, and web technology
Established track record of managing profit and loss responsibilities
Exceptional analytical capabilities and a track record of thriving in cross-functional and team-oriented environments.
Job OverviewLeaders in this job are responsible for the daily management and leadership of a wind power generation facility. Individuals are responsible for the overall safe and reliable operation of the wind site.Job Duties & Responsibilities Monitors, controls, and forecasts plant budgets and ensures compliance with all contractual obligations Interfaces with land owners, utilities, regulatory agencies, and local government and community representatives Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling Ensures compliance to all company safety and environmental policies Performs other collateral duties in support of the Power Generation Division (PGD) portfolio Uses computer based applications Completes reports and paperwork Performs other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience:2+ years
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications NoneEmployee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: OperationsOrganization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLCRelocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see ourfor more information.#LI-JN1
