Wind Operations Manager

Job summary

Entity:

Gas & Low Carbon Energy

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced wind farm Operation Manager who will be responsible for overall site management and coordination of activities including contractor management. Delegation of authority as needed to Deputy Operations Manager’s to ensure coverage of duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and delivering on availability and budget targets, managing major corrective exchanges, balance of plant and turbine maintenance activities to maximize availability and generation. The Operations Manager will set the tone and expectations for safety and compliance performance and will be responsible for landowner and community relations to ensure positive outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

Foster and maintain a culture of safety and care and empower both bp employees and contractors to speak up and stop work

Provide direct oversight of all contractors providing services at site including performance managing contractors, understanding relevant contracts and interacting on a regular basis with contractor leadership

Provide input, understand and monitor availability and budget targets and report out on a regular basis any potential variances

Interface with landowners and the local communities to maintain positive relationships in the areas where we operate

Work closely with support functions to identify and mitigate operational and safety risks at the asset

Work closely with Asset Management to track financials and provide support when interfacing with partners, lenders and other stakeholders

Provide leadership through example for Deputy Operation Managers and Facility Technicians including supporting career growth and development

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations

Support the team with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and preparing financial reports.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent meaningful experience.

Minimum 5 years of work experience in Operations Leadership with a demonstrated track record of delivering safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Skilled in leading and developing people – strong people management skills required, with proven ability to lead, motivate and develop highly technical teams.

Proven track record of safety leadership including a history of actively influencing the safe operations of 3rd-party contractors.

Ability to work with diverse teams in both office and field operation environments and ability to actively engage with business unit leadership.

Demonstrated financial knowledge of business planning and budget management with experience in analysing and reporting of business performance.

Proven track record in embracing and applying common processes, best practices, continuous improvement and sharing with peers.

Adept at utilizing tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Fitness for Duty – No impediments to ability to safely climb 300’ wind towers and safely lift 75lbs

Must reside within 75 miles of the O&M Facility

Why bp?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. We offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life, including flexible working options and paid parental leave policy, among others!

bp operates in a hybrid model working 60% from the office and 40% from home.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.