This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

About The Site

Upstream Wind Energy is a 202.5 MW wind power generation facility located in Neligh, NE utilizing GE 2.5-116 WTG turbine technology.

Prairie Breeze II Wind Energy is a 73.4 MW wind power generation facility located in Elgin, NE utilizing GE 1.79-100 WTG turbine technology.
Prairie Breeze III Wind Energy is a 35.8 MW wind power generation facility located in Elgin, NE utilizing GE 1.79-100 WTG turbine technology.

Position Overview
As an Operations & Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for managing the Upstream, Prairie Breeze II and Prairie Breeze III Energy Centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the facility in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Recruit, select, train and manage plant operating, maintenance and administrative staff.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
• Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
• Procure parts, materials, services and support resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental and contractual responsibilities.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
• Perform routine Quality Assurance checks of wind technician work.
• Assist wind technicians from time to time in various wind turbine maintenance.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of six (6) months of supervisory experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience

• Technical degree
• Experience in power generation facilities
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or skilled trade environment.

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

$115,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 10% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.