An Operations Supervisor manages daily operations and activities for a company or organization. Primarily involved in supervising and coordinating the activities of front-line employees such as monitoring work progress, providing training, and ensuring compliance. Has authority over the work of their team members but typically reports to higher-level management.
Posting Reference IND1 #ZR Location Minonk, IL, USA Type Full Time Job Category Operations EthosEnergy O&M is recruiting for an Operations Site Supervisor for its Minonk Wind Farm in Minonk, IL. The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct oversight at a Wind generating facility. The Site Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations of the Balance of Plant (BOP) and the wind turbine equipment. Focusing on High to Medium Voltage equipment and Substation operations. Job Responsibilities Understand and administer long-term O&M contracts daily, verifying that the terms of the contract are met on a day-to-day basis Assist with any long-term issues plant owner that may arise Administer the right of way (ROW) contracts and liaise with the landowners of the facility dealing with the daily issues as they arise, if applicable Liaise with government Health, Safety, and Environment officials to meet or create standards for safety at the site Audit direct report and any contractor's work and safety procedures on a regular basis Administer the analysis and compilation of oil samples as required by the equipment manuals, Site Manager, or Head Office staff Plan and schedule staff work, vacations, training and implement strategies to maximize revenue of the facility, reporting to the Site Manager all changes and balances Operate the facility in accordance with standard industry practices and regulatory requirements. Including local and remote operation of equipment ranging from 345kV to 24V. Plan and schedule equipment maintenance activities to maintain facilities in good working order and to maximize the availability of the equipment. This includes both the utility contracted annual and major outages Plan and schedule equipment maintenance activities to minimize downtime impact on revenue. Perform industry standard practices of maintaining facilities and equipment. Maintain the access roads and snow clearing (if needed) of same to minimize the impact to the O&M contract due to lack of access to the equipment Expedite the quick repair of any Wind Turbine, high/medium voltage equipment, Met Towers, Communication Systems, Substation, or other issues that fall within our area of responsibility Coordinate and lead teams made up of employees and/or contractors to complete site work as required by schedule or work log. Including work in Turbines and facility locations. Required Skills / Knowledge Proven hands-on experience in testing, analyzing, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting photovoltaic inverter systems, data acquisition systems (DAS), and other PV power plant components. Experience with SCADA systems for monitoring and troubleshooting is highly desirable. Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities for interpreting data and generating actionable insights. Experience 1-3 years' experience working on maintaining a wind facility 1-3 years' site planning experience including managing vendors, maintenance schedules, etc. Ability to travel up to 25% within North America Experience in industrial plant operations and maintenance. Background as an electrician or electrical technician, including relevant training and/or experience. Education Requirements High School education or equivalent required. Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. Physical Requirements Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year. Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Regular work at heights exceeding 400 feet. Considerable physical effort may be required during maintenance, repair, and equipment modification activities. Strong eye-hand coordination required to safely operate and repair equipment. Frequent travel between Illinois sites to support on site activities may be required What We Offer Annual Salary Range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 based on experience and skills set Supportive company culture that values its employees Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus Personal Development & Career Succession Planning Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
