Stress Engineering Services, Inc

Operations Site Supervisor - Wind

Stress Engineering Services, Inc • $85K — $105K *
Minonk, IL 61760In-Person
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience with photovoltaic inverter systems and other PV components
  • Experience with SCADA systems for monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Analytical skills for data interpretation and actionable insights
  • 1-3 years of wind facility maintenance experience
  • 1-3 years of site planning with vendor management experience
  • Industrial plant operations and maintenance background
  • Electrical or electrical technician training/experience

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Wind Farm and ensure compliance with O&M contracts
  • Assist plant owners with long-term operational issues
  • Manage right of way (ROW) contracts and liaise with landowners
  • Coordinate with health, safety, and environmental officials on site standards
  • Conduct audits of work and safety procedures for teams and contractors
  • Analyze and compile oil samples as required
  • Plan and schedule maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize revenue

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave and holidays
  • Employee referral bonus for extra pay
  • Supportive company culture that prioritizes employees
  • Opportunities for personal development and career planning
  • Participation in company-sponsored perks and discount programs
Full Job Description
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

About Stress Engineering Services, Inc

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is an engineering consulting firm that provides testing, analysis, and design services to clients in the oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and aerospace industries. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Stress Engineering Services has additional offices in Cincinnati, Ohio; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Calgary, Canada. The company's services include failure analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, finite element analysis, and materials testing. Stress Engineering Services has worked on projects such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
Learn more about Stress Engineering Services, Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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