Site Operations Manager - Lambton Shores

Scope of Position · About Us · EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, co ...

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Scope of Position

About Us

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987.

We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

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.

Benefits & Perks

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

Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
Comprehensive health coverage. We provide health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Rewarding RRSP/DPSP. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We Are Also Proud To Offer

Favorable paid time off programs.
Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary R ange :

The full pay range for this role is $77,300 to $128,800 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $90,000 to $108,000 annually.

We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job :

The Operations Manager is accountable for the effective operatio n of a single renewable energy project that encompasses activities such as budgeting, cost management , daily optimization of planning and organ ization of day-to-day staff work .

You will be upholding a safe working environment for your direct reports and assuring employees and contractors are adequately trained to perform day - to - day maintenance and repair activities at the project sites.

It is the m anager's responsibility to ensure that he/she and the team perform their job duties in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures, customers objectives , and within the boundaries of the applicable law, regulatory and contractual compliance .

The ideal candidate will adhere to EDF R enewables core values , drive towards the goals of the Asset Optimization Business Unit, and understand their legal role and responsibility as a supervisor of workers in the legal jurisdiction of the work performed .

Responsibilities


Operational Management :

Develop annual budgets, plan for, and allocate all necessary resources to achieve operational goals, objectives and KPIs while embracing the delivery of a best-in-class safety performance from EDFR internal teams and all external contractors .

Monitor operational performance indicators including those attributable to financial losses, determine if they develop negative trends, identify technical performance improvement opportunities, and develop mitigation plans while keeping budget, contractual compliance, and cost management on a forefront of every decision.

Demonstrate effective communication and meeting management . Manage supply chain and execution of daily activities as it applies to the project plant .

Team Leadership/ Supervision :

Assign direct reports with all applicable training and access to the development resources to assure they can effectively deliver on their da y-to-day tasks and adhere to EDFR policies and procedures that are expected of them to conform to.

Provide direct reports with continuous feedback and hold the team accountable for compliance, performance delivery and working within the boundaries of all EDFR Core Values with emphasis on the importance of Safety, Teamwork and Good Sense .

Give clarity on task assignment and execution process, while emphasizing adherence to budgets and schedule . Monitor and address teams' alignment and ongoing motivation to attain the highest level of team engagement.

Contract & Regulatory Compliance :
Understand project s' permits , related laws and various related contracts language (O&M, OEM, TSAs, FSAs, LGIA, Road Use , Crossing and , Landowner Agreements etc. ) a nd , as applicable , comp ly with , or help with compliance of their respective requirements .

Coordinate with EDF Renewables Operational Control Center and , as necessary , with the Off takers and Transmission Providers on all activities related to adhering to rules of ISO s , Balancing Authorities, and Regional Transmission Operators .

Collaborate with internal groups and vendors to ensure the project meets applicable NERC and FERC requirements regarding security, reliability, and maintenance.

Stakeholder Management Support :
Support stakeholders and other members of EDF Renewables in management of relationship s to optimize project performance and help in deliver y of project compliance ( i.e. , Local and County authorities, Landowners, OEMs etc. ) .
Other duties as assigned

Supervision Of Others

Direct supervision of frontline operations staff and direct oversight of external contractors.

Qualifications


Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and driver's license required .
Previous experience with continuous improvement concepts and practices desired.

3 -5 years' experience in a supervisory capacity successfully running industrial, manufacturing, or O&M of power plant facilities or 5 years' experience working as a site lead in renewable energy O&M environment required .

Previous experience with continuous improvement concepts and practices desired.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Must possess a valid current driver's license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand technical aspects of renewable energy production.
Demonstr ated thorough understanding of key safety concepts and work practices .
The candidate must also understand the requirements to perform EDF work scope under the law ( ex . electrician requirement, union requirement).
Previous exposure to working with ERP/ CMMS /SAP system s necessary .
Effective communication and meeting facilitation skills required .
2-year college degree or college level courses and/or certificates desired .
Knowledge of Microsoft office suite desired.

Knowledge of budgeting principles, impact of a project's P rofit and L oss statement on the overall health of the organization and the importance of active cost management desired.

Understand how to perform short- and long-term resource planning , deliver accurate inventory management.

Physical Requirements

Must be prepared to work in combination of o ffice / computer based working environment and, in the field, having an oversight of the operational activities of their direct reports which may include climbing wind towers, lifting heavier equipment and participating in operational activities.

Ability to lift to fift y pounds.
Ability to be outside for a long time under various climate conditions.
Ability to c limb Wind Turbine Generators – wind sites only .

Working Conditions

70 % of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment .

30 % of time is spent outside of the office guiding field personnel, auditing quality of operational maintenance activities and associated safety, accommodating training needs , as well as over seeing activities performed by contractors and vendors .

( Time split is dependent upon region geography and business need .)

Fiscal Responsibilities

Must work within the budget constraints of the project and as authorized by the r egional h ead of Asset Optimization , or their delegate , while successfully following all policies and procedures .