Plant Manager

About RNWBL

About Us
At RNWBL, we know that our greatest strength lies in our people. We hire individuals who are driven by purpose and a commitment to excellence. Our team is dedicated to delivering superior service and ensuring client satisfaction at every step. Supporting some of the largest and most reputable companies in the industry, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, providing innovative, safe, and cutting-edge solutions that set new industry standards. Power Your Purpose. Join Our Team.

Responsibilities

• Operate the site in a manner that promotes high levels of safety, compliance, and productivity.
• Carry out management responsibilities using sound judgment, RNWBL policies, plant agreements, applicable laws, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Coordinate overall site logistics and activities for turbine and field repairs, maintenance, and other required work.
• Participate in daily planning for staffing, special projects, and maintenance of the site and its equipment.
• Supervise turbine technicians and subcontractors to promote efficient, high-quality
  work.
• Plan turbine and balance of plant maintenance, repairs, outages, and other contractual work to minimize downtime, using low-wind periods when practical to maximize production.
• Ensure daily work reports are accurate and submitted on time, and prepare required monthly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote efficient and economical use of materials, improve work methods, and eliminate wasteful practices.
• Address performance concerns and take appropriate disciplinary action when needed, in coordination with leadership and HR.
• Ensure proper use and care of site assets, company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Oversee technician hiring, time-off and timecard approvals, and career development.
• Identify training needs and close skill gaps through cross-training, coaching, and mentoring in electrical safety, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support to technicians and assist with site project management.
• Serve as the primary site communicator for customers, RNWBL leadership, and site
  teams.
• Assist customers with annual budgeting for improvements, repairs, and maintenance campaigns.
• Participate in weekly and monthly customer performance calls and provide monthly site summaries to Performance Engineering.
• Review CMMS work orders for accuracy and identify out-of-scope work requiring billing documentation.
• Track inspections, maintenance schedules, service activities, and parts consumption in the CMMS and other required digital reporting systems.
• Partner with leadership to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and address operational gaps.
• Lead by example and set clear expectations for safety, quality, and work performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve faults on offline turbines to restore them to service.
• Identify turbine performance issues and develop corrective action plans, scheduling repairs during planned maintenance when practical.
• Ensure equipment uses approved solutions, hardware, and software.
• Perform quality checks to verify technician and contractor work meets required standards.
• Coordinate major corrective work with contractors as needed.
• Promote a strong environmental, health, and safety culture and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
• Work with customers to plan and schedule outages.
• Follow applicable NERC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, company, and customer requirements.
• Respond as needed to outages and repairs critical to plant operation and reliability.
• Become familiar with contracts related to plant operations and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least five years of hands-on wind energy experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• A mechanical or electrical engineering degree is a plus; related technical experience is also valued.
• Experience with Vestas V100 and V110 turbines is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to customers and employees.
• Experience leading investigations into equipment failures.
• Ability to lead projects, assign tasks, prioritize activities, supervise others, and coordinate work efficiently.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and provide complete deliverables, including as-built documentation and test results.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, NERC, and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring skills, with a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Proficiency with computers, including Windows, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, and diagrams.
• Turbine and balance of plant troubleshooting expertise is preferred.
• High-voltage switching and inspection experience is preferred.
• Inventory control experience is preferred.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, upper management, peers, technicians, and contractors.
• Demonstrated initiative and a practical approach to decision-making.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage employees and contractors responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment and property owned or leased by the project.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to critical outages as needed.
• Willingness to travel for work and training.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Comfort working outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Paid holidays and vacation time 
• Career Growth Opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Continuous Professional Development Support 

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