Job Posting End Date01-20-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end dateJob SummaryManage wind farm(s) and solar facilities within a geographic area with total generating capacity of less than 600 MWs and a combined operating budget of $10-12M. Direct employees and/or contractors to operate and maintain the renewable assets. Accountable for the safe and profitable conduct of business including electric power production; balance-of- plant maintenance and repair, including substation, generation tie lines, underground collection circuits, site auxiliary electric distribution and padmount transformers. Interface with site 3rd party operations as applicable, maintenance, warranty, and engineering staff. Interface with landowners, compliance and regulating agencies. Key objectives focus on safety, reliability, availability, efficiency, operating flexibility, and cost control of all sites.Job Description This job will be located in Beason, Illinois ( Top Hat Wind Facility) . Relocation is offered! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control plant activities including the operation and maintenance, of the plant's facilities in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
Support and oversee the facility's safety and health programs.
Develop, maintain and enforce safe working conditions by providing proper and adequate tools, equipment, protective clothing and devices. Establish, utilize and enforce safe work behaviors.
Communicate to employees and/or contractors the importance of a safe work environment on a daily basis.
Support the investigation, reporting and tracking of incidents/accidents including root cause analysis and corrective action taken.
Report findings to management and then communicate findings to employees and/or contractors.
Direct the operation of plant activities to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Development of short- and long-range plans for maintenance, capital improvements, and equipment availability.
Establish and maintain close liaison with county, local and other officials and industrial leaders, and inform appropriate persons of actions, proposals and plans that have a bearing on plant operations and activities.
Development of budgets, preparation of variance reports, and control of expenditures to meet approved budgets.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education: Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of power plant operations and maintenance experience (if no degree) AND experience in a supervisory or managerial role.Experience: A minimum of 8 years of industry experience including work in power plant environment (operations, maintenance, safety, performance).OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available for after-hours/weekend call out for troubleshooting and repair.
Ability to work in and around both DC (plant batteries and cubicles) and AC transformer enclosures. Must be able to read schematics drawings and relay protection diagrams.
Must have working knowledge of low/high voltage electricity and ability to perform or oversee switching in a 138kV substation environment.
Must have basic computer skills for email, Excel, Work etc.
Physical Demands: List physical demands required for this job but not limited to:1.Able to climb wind turbine towers and work at heights.2.Ability to work in extreme heat and cold outdoor environment.Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-009Compensation Range:$112,869.00-146,730.50 USDHear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.