Stress Engineering Services, Inc

Wind Operations Site Supervisor

Stress Engineering Services, Inc • $85K — $105K *
Paw Paw, IL 61353In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in wind facility maintenance and operations.
  • Hands-on experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of photovoltaic inverter systems.
  • Proficiency with SCADA systems for monitoring and troubleshooting is a strong plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for team collaboration.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills for interpreting data effectively.
  • Ability to meet deadlines with excellent organizational and self-motivation skills.
  • Electrical technician background with relevant training or experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily administration of long-term O&M contracts to ensure compliance.
  • Address and resolve long-term plant owner issues as they arise.
  • Manage right of way contracts and communicate effectively with landowners.
  • Collaborate with government officials to uphold site safety standards.
  • Conduct regular audits of contractor's work and safety procedures.
  • Analyze and compile oil samples as required by regulatory guidelines.
  • Schedule and coordinate staff work and training to optimize facility revenue.

Benefits

  • Supportive company culture that prioritizes employee well-being.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) plan for financial security.
  • Paid parental leave and holidays to support work-life balance.
  • Employee referral bonuses as a reward for bringing in new talent.
  • Opportunities for personal development and career advancement planning.
  • Company-sponsored perks and discounts for employees.
Full Job Description
EthosEnergy O&M is recruiting for a Wind Operations Site Supervisor located in Paw Paw, 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 issue that falls 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.
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities for interpreting data and generating actionable insights.
  • Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and consistency in meeting deadlines.
  • Keen attention to detail and robust problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data effectively to make sound professional judgments and provide informed recommendations.
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

  • Minimum High school diploma with a Degree/Certificate in Electromechanical, Electrical maintenance or Mechanical maintenance diploma
Physical Requirements

  • Duties performed in well lighted, heated and ventilated buildings, however the temperature in these locations could be high during the summer months and cool during the winter. You may be required to work outside during all 12 months of the year in all types of weather and conditions. Working at heights in excess of 400 feet.
  • Considerable physical effort may be required during periods of normal maintenance and overhaul of plant equipment, or when assisting in the facility and modification of plant equipment. Eye and hand coordination required to operate and repair equipment.
What We Offer

  • Annual Salary Range for this position is $85,000-$105,000 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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