Wind Substation Coordinator

Position Description

Position Title:

Wind Substation Coordinator

Reports To:

Manager, Renewable Operations

Direct Reports:

No

Functional Unit:

Asset Management & Operations

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Position Type:

Full-Time

Plant Location: Route 66 (Texas) and South Plains II (Texas), in the Lubbock (Texas), Plainview (Texas) and Amarillo ( Texas) regions

The Company

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver, New York and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

Route 66 is a 150 MW Wind Farm located in Armstrong and Carson counties in Texas. The site commercial operation was 2015. The site has 75 Vestas V110 wind turbines rated at 2.0 MW. On tower turbine maintenance is contracted to Vestas under a long-term contract.

THE CHALLENGE

The Wind Site Substation Coordinator is responsible for the management of the overall balance of plant Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of Route 66 and South Plains II Wind projects. This position reports to the Wind Site Plant Manager. The Substation Coordinator represents Onward Energy through contractor management, liaison with landowners and other government officials. Position manages contractors to ensure the safe and timely completion of projects to support reliable operations.

The Responsibilities

- Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices on the assigned wind farm(s).

- Plan, schedule, and coordinate substation maintenance events. Respond to site outages as required, perform HV switching operations in order to safely return site to production in a timely manner.

- Ensure that all maintenance activities, including those performed during scheduled outages and overhauls, are accurately recorded, and documented to identify the failure history, mean time between failures and root causes.

- Prepare and update multiple monthly reports (i.e.-Monthly Flash Report; Monthly Man-hour Report; Daily Report etc.), and informational spreadsheets to track site performance.

- Assure operations performance targets (availability, dispatch, power vs. wind performance, budgets, etc.) are achieved for the assigned wind farm(s).

- Supervise the activities of the O&M Contractor Vestas and ensure operation and maintenance of the wind farm is in compliance with contracted requirements and performance targets.

- Train and motivate personnel assigned to his/her wind farm.

- Assist in the preparation of the annual site O&M budget and recommend capital improvements and enhancements.

- Manage the spare part inventory for the assigned wind farm.

- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly operations reports are prepared and submitted on time.

- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

- Interface with landowners, local and state authorities, and the general public, where required.

- Provide back-up support for work on other wind farms, including required nights and weekend operations coverage on a rotating basis as needed.

- Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Power preferred. Applicable years of experience may substitute for a degree.

- Two (2) years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution, including at least 2 years in the wind industry, and including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisor position.

- Knowledge of wind turbine balance of plant equipment theory, operation, and maintenance.

- Extensive knowledge of all systems, DVAR units, substations, and transmission lines

- Experienced with fault troubleshooting, relay event retrieval, coordinating availability for all substations and maintaining high site availability while ensuring top equipment care and maintenances.

- Ability to manage contractors so they operate as a team and utilize the most efficient practices.

- Excellent writing and presentation skills, verbal skills that are persuasive, and the ability to promote business initiatives.

- Some level of advanced technical knowledge of wind turbines.

- Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements.

- Self-starter with ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction.

- Analyze conditions and issues; take appropriate actions to achieve results when necessary.

- Exceptional verbal/written communication and presentation skills.

- Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail.

- Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

- Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history.

The Physical Requirements

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Hazardous conditions include working at height up to 300', working in confined spaces, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to energized electrical equipment, exposure to rotating equipment, and working in extreme hot and cold conditions.

- The work requires climbers pass a physical fitness test upon hiring and every 2 years thereafter. The work also requires flexibility and a full range of movement in confined spaces.

- The work may require providing first aid/CPR. This requires maintenance of First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

- The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site operations to address the unpredictable needs of the wind farm.

- Ability to travel up to 10%.

THE TEAM

Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. Work is generally performed inside the power plant but may work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot - cool/cold. Occasional rain. Noise levels will be moderate to high. The job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Bells, whistles, and alarms.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes competitive market compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com .

Eeo Statement

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.