Vice President DCE Operations

LocationValhalla, NY
Job Typefull_time
Salary$216,000-$324,000

About This Job


Vice President DCE Operations

Location(s):

Valhalla, NY, US, 10595

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance; Power Plants

Remuneration: Exempt

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the Vice President, Distributed Clean Energy (DCE) Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, reactive maintenance, and preventive maintenance of a portfolio of behind the meter and front of the meter assets. The portfolio is nationwide and is compriosed of approximately 130 sites of under 20 MW per site, both on customer sites and company sites. The portfolio is predominantly solar but also has significant wind and battery storage assets. This role combines leadership, operational management, and budget management for the portfolio and a ten-person operating team plus third-party service providers. The Vice President will promote a safety-first and engaging culture, deliver continuously improving operating results, implement best practices, and work across teams to drive improvement initiatives.


Role Responsibilities:

Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices for the team and at all facilities under his/her jurisdiction
Provide leadership necessary to develop a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and cost optimization
Ongoing management of solar, wind, and battery storage assets including maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting activities, to ensure operational availability, achieve production optimization, and identify opportunities to improve operations and maintenance performance
Leverage data analytics, SCADA systems, and predictive maintenance tools to enhance performance
Develop and manage operational budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditures
Promote productivity and teamwork with open communication, timely decision making, and use of leadership skills to set high standards of performance, while coaching ang guiding individuals on the team to achieve high levels of performance
Management of third-party service provides including contract negotiations, purchase orders, and payment
Interface with customers, landowners, local and state authorities, and the general public as required
Assist Senior VP in the development, analysis, planning and execution of various special projects and initiatives ( ie. new operational strategies, cost reduction initiatives, etc.); provide reports to Senior VP


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Bacehlor’s in Engineering or similar; Master of Business Administration or Enginering or a plus
Minimum 10 years overall experience in electric generation operations, with minimum 5 years in solar or wind generation; experience with battery storage systems a plus
Minimum 5 years of experience in a direct supervision and leadership role
Extensive knowledge of power generation systems, installation techniques, troubleshooting practices, and electrical systems
Good working knowledge of budgeting, work scheduling, and cost management tools and processe
Proven ability to provide training, feedback, performance management, and leadership to field employees
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines as well as pivot as priorities shift
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with SCADA systems; familiarity with SAP a plus
Initiative – Must be self starting and able to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction; analyzes issues and takes appropriate risks to achieve results, when necessary; motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Leadership Skills – Able to guide the DCE Operations teams to maintain focus toward accomplishing objectives; must delegate assignments and motivate organization to complete them in an efficient and effective manner
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables across a distributed workforce
Interpersonal Skills – Proven record of dealing and interacting with both management and technical teams; skilled in human relations, conflict resolution and facilitation in a team environment; proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Technical/Functional Knowledge – Strong knowledge and understanding of operations and maintenance of renewable energy and battery storage systems
Detail-oriented, strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of energy business concepts
Flexibility – Able to make the necessary adjustments to respond to changing conditions
Resource Management – Make effective use of available resources to achieve operating goals and objectives
Strong knowledge of OSHA and other safety standards and practices; knowledge of environmental policies and procedures as they relate to renewable energy generation
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as required
This position is an office-based role with some travel, visits to other RWECE offices and to field operating locations
RWECE DCE offers a hybrid work schedule

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $216,000 - $324,000. 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

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90291. Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

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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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE 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).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you’ll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.


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