RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt
The Site Operator is responsible for the on-site generation of renewable energy for RWE Clean Energy (RWECE) assets. The candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining and monitoring renewable energy assets (wind, solar, etc.) and energy infrastructure projects through close collaboration with RWECE’s operators, engineers, asset managers, project managers and developers as well as on-site subcontractors.
The candidate will be responsible for operating one or more plants (home base), as well as overseeing all operations, maintenance, and event responses at the other plants in the region. The candidate will furthermore be responsible for ensuring all operations and maintenance activities in the region are performed in accordance with industry best practices and best safety, practices, RWECE procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Plant Maintenance
- Maintain and repair plant components; troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization
- Plant Operations
- Oversee production of renewable energy at a particular site(s), ensuring that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe and efficient manner
- Monitor production to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations
- Resolve operational abnormalities
- Technical Support
- Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development
- Create and distribute daily, weekly and monthly operational reports
- Technical Expertise
- Stay abreast of codes and standards as they relate to the industry
- Develop relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies
- General
- Manage contractors as required, act as local RWECE liaison, develop long range plans and work with local civic groups as required
Qualifications:
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.
As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.
Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.
