Manager, O&M - DCE

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

The O&M Manager, DCE is responsible for supervising the overall operations and maintenance of one O&M region consisting of solar power sites and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission: to improve safety, increase the knowledge and technical capability of our people, increase production, reduce O&M costs, and to standardize processes globally

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices in the assigned region.  This includes wearing and demonstrating the proper use of essential safety equipment as well as identifying potential hazards on the job and following proper electrical safety practices
• Inspect, review, and perform and supervise staff in performing maintenance tasks
• Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to job site
• Assure Operations performance targets (availability, dispatch, production, budgets, etc.) are achieved for the  facilities in assigned region
• Ensure operation and maintenance of the facilities in the assigned region are conducted in compliance with contracted requirements and performance targets
• Ensure that all maintenance and repair activities, including those performed during scheduled outages and unplanned outages, are accurately recorded and documented to identify the failure history, mean time between failures and root causes
• Supervise, train and motivate personnel assigned to his/her region
• Prepare  annual site O&M budgets and recommend capital improvements/enhancements
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of contractors to ensure operation and maintenance is performed properly and within scope, schedule and budget

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Minimum 7 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance of electrical systems, including at least 5 years in the solar industry, and including a minimum 2 years in a lead or supervisor position
• Minimum 2 years of work experience with medium voltage or high voltage electrical systems, substations and/or Utility interconnections is preferred
• SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE:  A 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited school, other than correspondence or on-line, in Business or a technical hard science (engineering, physics, power, or closely similar) may substitute for 2 years of experience. A current journeyman or master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience. Each 5 years of US military service in a technical rating may substitute for 1 year (with Honorable discharge)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• Must have an unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Able to guide the Operations site teams to maintain focus toward accomplishing objectives.
• Must motivate site teams to complete assignments in an efficient and effective manner. 
• Proven record of dealing and interacting with both management and technical teams. Skilled in human relations, conflict resolution and facilitation in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in  New York  is $110,000- 140,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).