Technical Operations Manager

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About the role

This is a ,remote position supporting RNWBL’s wind portfolio across US and Canada, with up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

Wind Turbine Operations & Performance

• Oversee technical issues on equipment components, operating systems, and performance reliability on multiple turbine platforms.
• Assist and guide project managers on mitigation and remediation measures.
• Review performance reports,the including turbine availability, capacity factor, and reliability, and provide remediation plans as needed.
• Lead difficult troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control system issues.
• Monitor CMS alarms to identify problems before equipment failure.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis programs.
• Drive initiatives to reduce downtime and improve energy yield.

Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

• Lead and/or assist in the ,development and implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Review contracts to ensure maintenance requirements are met.
• Assist, when necessary, in planning major component replacements (gearboxes, blades, generators, transformers).
• Work with project teams to optimize spare parts strategy and long-term asset management planning.
• Review alternate spare parts suppliers to reduce supply chain risk for RNWBL and our clients.

Grid & High-Voltage Infrastructure

• Assist, when necessary, with substation, transformers, and high-voltage systems operations.
• Assist, when necessary, with collection, substation, transmission grid reliability,, and performance testing.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leadership

• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all wind farm sites
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, working-at-heights, and environmental regulations
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor site managers, wind technicians, and remote monitoring teams to improve their technical knowledge of the wind turbines
• Assist with establishing KPIs aligned with availability, safety, and production targets
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Engineering,NFPA 70E and Supply Chain teams.

• Follow all NERC, NFPA70E, OSHA, company, and customer requirements.

• Document service activity and parts usage with digital reporting systems.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,, or related field

·       7+ years of experience in wind energy operations or power generation

·       3+ years in a leadership role managing field-based technical teams

·       Strong knowledge of wind turbine systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, control systems)

·       Experience with wind SCADA platforms and condition monitoring systems (CMS)

·       Understanding of high-voltage systems and substation operations

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of OSHA, NERC, and NFPA 70E standards.

• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring skills.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Able to travel for site visits, meetings, and training.

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in variable outdoor conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Paid holidays and vacation time 
• Career Growth Opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Continuous Professional Development Support