PacifiCorp

Wind Operations Supervisor

PacifiCorp$102K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyman level experience and education or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum five years of maintenance experience in a wind plant, power plant, or industrial facility.
  • Flexibility to respond to after-hour emergencies.
  • Strong commitment to overseeing project completion.
  • Proficient in computer applications for communication and planning.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to foster teamwork and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee workflows for the team.
  • Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Manage daily maintenance tasks at assigned wind plants.
  • Hold team members accountable for safety and productivity.
  • Guarantee timely maintenance of wind plant facilities.
  • Supervise both contract and in-house employees according to agreements.
  • Conduct interviews and training for employee development.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k with fixed contributions and matching options.
  • Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Mass transit pass for commuting options in major cities.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy based on employment type.
  • Paid parental, bereavement, and short/long-term disability leave.
Full Job Description
General Purpose

This position is responsible for functional oversight of a location or segment of a larger department. Directs the activities of wind generation technicians, wind generation contractors and wind generation technician crew leaders to achieve safe, efficient, environmentally compliant and cost-effective wind powered electrical generation. Ensures work is planned, prioritized, scheduled and performed in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage the work of the functional group.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by observing safety and security procedures, and reporting/correcting potentially unsafe conditions as outlined in the PacifiCorp Accident Prevention Manual.
  • Oversee daily maintenance activities in the assigned area of wind plants, in accordance with the company's policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Hold supervised employees accountable to work safely and productively.
  • Ensure the timely and reliable maintenance of the assigned wind plant facilities.
  • Supervise represented and/or contract employees within the guidelines of the applicable working agreements and enforce.
  • As assigned by a wind operations manager, responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and development of employees.
  • Perform project management responsibilities on unit outages, major overhauls and other projects as assigned.
  • Prepare Scope of Work documents necessary to obtain firm pricing for contractor work.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, including Administration, Engineering, and Operations.
  • Implement business objectives, strategies and plans.
  • Establish, monitor and control costs.
  • Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations.
  • Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.


Requirements

  • The equivalent combination of journeymen level experience and education or bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
  • A minimum of five years of maintenance experience in a wind plant, power plant or industrial facility.
  • Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies.
  • Commitment and dedication to manage projects or assignments through completion.
  • Ability to use computer applications for written communication, planning, budgeting and project scheduling.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations, provide feedback, and work collaboratively with other departments.
  • Leadership and teamwork skills to develop and promote cooperative working relationships within their crew, other maintenance crews and among departments.
  • Ability to make timely decisions.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.


Preferences

  • Bachelors degree in related field
  • Knowledge of wind plant operations and wind plant systems.
  • Familiarity with maintenance management systems.
  • Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems.
  • Familiarity with precision maintenance practices.
  • Technical knowledge and problem solving skills for maintenance of equipment used in wind power generation.
  • Experience with bargaining unit environments and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and SAP.
  • Previous experience as a maintenance supervisor at an industrial facility, power plant, or wind plant.


Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
  • Life insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.


Work Life Balance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
  • Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing


For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Req Id: 114650
Company Code: PACIFICORP #PM25
Primary Location: GLENROCK 100% ONSITE Occasional travel to other sites may be required.
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: 102,000 - 140-250

About PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. PacifiCorp is an electric power company that operates in six western states: Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. PacifiCorp provides electricity to 1.9 million customers and has 8,000 employees.
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