Full-Time

Plant Manager

Posted on 9/16/2025

Deadline 12/16/25
Leeward Renewable Energy

Leeward Renewable Energy

201-500 employees

Independent operator of wind, solar, storage

No salary listed

Jeffersonville, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years industry experience
  • Must have a safety mindset and be able to ensure a safe working environment for those employed at the plant.
  • Proficient in use of personal computers (i.e., Windows environment, word processing and spreadsheet applications).
  • Ability to read and understand schematics, prints, and diagrams.
  • Ability to interpret financial P&L statements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities
  • Operates site in a manner that promotes the highest levels of safety, compliance, and productivity
  • Able to understand the project financials and perform cost benefit analysis proposals to support site operation improvements
  • Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with Company Policies, Project Agreements and applicable laws.
  • Coordinates the overall logistics and activities for the project in respect to turbine and field repairs, maintenance and other work required.
  • Participates in daily preparation as it relates to manpower, special project and maintenance of the site and all related equipment.
  • Supervises the work of Turbine Technicians and Project Subcontractors to stimulate maximum efficiency.
  • Strategically establish working schedules for turbine and balance of plant maintenance, repairs and any or other contractual obligations during low wind periods while maximizing production and minimizing down time for yield contracts.
  • Ensures that all daily work reports for the project sites are submitted in a timely manner as well as correct.
  • Insures efficient and economical utilization of materials, responsible for improvement of methods and elimination of wasteful practices within departments.
  • Takes proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required.
  • Assists the Asset Management Group with annual budgets preparation.
  • Prepare monthly and annual reports as required for the plant to internal and external agencies.
  • Serves as a member of relevant company committees as assigned.
  • Adheres to all applicable laws, company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
  • Insures the appropriate use and proper care of assets, company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
  • Has P&L responsibilities pertaining to Project & Company budgets.
  • Effectively and efficiently be able to communicate all details with internal & external support groups for the purpose of keeping the project operating within legal, regulatory and good industry practices.
  • Interpretation of data to determine trends of equipment to plan repairs and determine responsibility for lost energy and equipment down time.
  • Must be able to attend training and achieve company Qualified Electrical Worker status for Balance of Plant within 1 year of employment.
  • Respond as needed for outages and other repairs critical to the operation and reliability of the plant.
  • Must become familiar with all contracts related to the operation of the plant and ensure compliance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree is a plus or related experience
  • Experience working with turbine brands at job location preferred.
  • Turbine and balance of plant troubleshooting expertise preferred
  • High voltage switching & inspection experience preferred
  • Inventory control experience preferred
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the company.
  • Ability to exercise critical thinking skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to interact effectively with upper management, peer and subordinate personnel.
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of others, thereby coordinating project work efficiency.
  • Intermediate math skills.
  • Demonstrated use of initiative, common sense approach.
Leeward Renewable Energy

Leeward Renewable Energy

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Leeward Renewable Energy develops and operates utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, owning a portfolio of 30 sites with a total capacity of 4 GW. It manages the full project lifecycle—from development and construction to long-term ownership and operation—selling power under long-term PPAs to utilities, corporations, and other offtakers. Its approach relies on long-term ownership and strong community partnerships, providing stable, durable energy as it maintains assets over time. The company aims to grow its wind, solar, and storage portfolio and deliver dependable clean energy through long-term agreements that support communities and customers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Secured $1.25B warehouse financing for project acceleration.
  • Launched 700 MW Oklahoma solar with Google PPAs.
  • Acquired 350 MW Harvey Solar, expanding Ohio portfolio.

What critics are saying

  • NextEra outpaces LRE, eroding solar market share.
  • Declining PPA prices slash Oklahoma project revenues.
  • Cedar Creek Wind turbines fail, losing 301 MW capacity.

What makes Leeward Renewable Energy unique

  • LRE owns 4 GW across 30 utility-scale wind, solar, storage projects.
  • Full-lifecycle approach spans development to long-term operations.
  • Secures PPAs with Google, PG&E, Verizon, Microsoft.

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