Facility Manager, Lost Creek

Overview

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The position will lead and develop the team(s) to meet various obligations required for power generation at a Pattern Energy operating site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership in all areas of the Pattern Energy operating site.
• Ensure a positive working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and employee relations. Prepare performance reviews, salary recommendations, and disciplinary recommendations. Manage the hiring and training of personnel on site.
• Responsible for all personnel on site. Enable teammates’ ability and awareness to work safely and stop work as required. Drive the injury free workplace culture by facilitating safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer to peer feedback, and proper use of human performance tools.
• Meet or exceed production and financial targets. Work closely with Asset Management and Accounting to manage P & I including budget planning, management and reporting.
• Understand local market conditions, ensure facility capability data is current, and operate to schedule to maximize fuel resource. Work with Power Marketing to positively affect gross margin.
• Monitor facility performance; investigate and correct abnormal conditions to maximize the value of the operating site/asset.
• Manage facility and corporate procedures, policies, training programs, safety programs and work practices and related updates as required.
• In partnership with External Affairs, implement and maintain the facility’s Community Engagement Plan. Support community engagement through site tours, stakeholder meetings, and community events.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with all Federal, state and local regulations and associated permits. Ensure obligations are met using the CMMS tool.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Leadership & supervision in the power generation industry or military operations
• Basic project management and computer proficiency

Educational Requirements

BA/BS in engineering, business; related field or commensurate experience

Additional Requirements

• Must reside within 60 miles of the facility’s O&M building, King City MO.
• Ability to climb towers > 200ft.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work with high workloads in stressful conditions and in physically demanding settings while maintaining professional, non-confrontational behaviour and demonstrate the utmost ethical values. Examples include but are not limited to traveling, participation with climbing, harsh temperatures, extreme driving conditions, various 24/7 working hours, and supporting other business units and locations as needed.

Pattern Energy iGroup Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer