Site Manager [On-site]

About Us:

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company's PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Benefits & Perks:

EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

Comprehensive health coverage. EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

Rewarding 401k. EDF Renewables provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Salary range: The full salary range for this role is $81,000 to $135,000. The target range for this position is $85,000 to $125,000. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Summary:

In accordance with AO goals and objectives and EDFR core values, direct all aspects of the on 24/7 on-site project activities to include safe, effective, and efficient project operations, personnel supervision, community relationships, maintenance of regulatory and contractual compliance, while maximizing overall profitability.

Foster a culture of safety:

• Perform safety audits and team engagements
• Review and address safety audit results for continuous improvement
• Facilitate Safety Training
• Review Lockout-tagout (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis / Job Safety Analysis (JHA/JSA)
• Manage contractors' safety awareness to make sure they meet our safety policy
• Drive daily Plan of the Day (POD) and End of the Day (EOD) meetings
• Ensure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and tooling is provided
• Hold those who don't follow safety policy accountable
• Promote corporate safety programs
• Perform Incident investigations and reporting

Achieve or surpass project site KPIs:

• Drive continuous improvement efforts to deliver on highest plant performance
• Continuously monitor, upkeep, and report on plant performance
• Prepare and manage site budget and multiyear operating plan
• Execute corrective maintenance work activities effectively and efficiently
• Plan, organize and manage operational services
• Perform and execute resource planning activities
• Monitor and manage plant's inventory
• Issue and close service orders
• Comply and uphold contractual obligations

Manage and develop site personnel:

• Deliver and execute performance evaluation program for site technicians
• Facilitate technicians' continuous education through EDFR training program
• Develop Individual Development Plans for high performers
• Recognize, evaluate, and schedule technical training needs
• Hire new employees and manage employee status
• Develop and administer Performance Improvement plans, when needed
• Hold personnel accountable for completion of required training
• Administer and assign employee tasks

Maintain regulatory and contract compliance:

• Understand and comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Understand and adhere to federal, state, and local permit requirements pertaining to the project site
• Know, track, document and deliver on all applicable contractual compliance
• Coordinate with Operational Control Center (OCC) on necessary activities related to Transmission Operators and Transmission Providers to meet regulatory and contractual obligations
• Collaborate with the internal groups and vendors to assure the project meets all applicable NERC and FERC requirements including security and maintenance activities
• Collaborate with landowners and local communities to support and address lease obligations and community concerns

Other duties as assigned

Supervision of Others: Has a direct supervision responsibility over all levels of site Technicians, as well as Site Supervisor (where applicable). Manage contractors, vendors and guests visiting and performing activities at the project site.

Working Conditions:

70-90% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 10-30% of time is spent outside of the office guiding field personnel, accommodating training, contractors, and vendors.

• Requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory capacity running industrial, manufacturing, or O&M power plant facilities or 3-5 years of experience as a site lead in renewable energy O&M environment.
• Previous practice in leading (O&M) front line personnel desired.
• Organizational acumen, financial understanding as well as short- and long-term planning skills necessary.
• Understanding of inventory management, and background in working with continuous improvement practices a plus.
• Previous exposure to working with renewable energy technologies and CMMS system operations (SAP) are pluses. Knowledge of Microsoft office suite desired.
• 2 or 4-year degree with no less than 3 years of equivalent work experience or a combination of years of applicable work experience.

Physical Requirements:

A combination of office/computer based working environment and field.