Position: Associate Director - Regional Operations and Maintenance [Hybrid] About Us : EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. Benefits & Perks EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following: • Competitive bonus incentives . This position is eligible for our annual bonus program. • Comprehensive health coverage . We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. • Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution. We are also proud to offer: • Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service. • Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities. • Supportive mentorship & buddy programs. Salary Range : The full pay range for this role is $118,400 to $197,300 annually. The target range for this position is $134,000 to $165,795 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location. Scope of Job The Associate Director - Maintenance and Operations oversees multiple, highly variable projects that combine complexities of contract types (Full Service, Cost Plus, ex), geographies, technologies (Solar/Wind/Storage), and various OEMs. This individual will contribute/lead projects across regions in EDFps interest and oversee multiple sites within a region, ensuring regional goals are met, sharing best practices across sites, and aligning regional operations with corporate strategy. Responsibilities • Regional Tactics : Ensures execution of regional protocols and procedures, with the intent to meet company objectives year-over-year and accommodate growth of new projects. • Team Leadership : Provide for highly effective hiring, development and support of site leadership and regional support roles. Ensures a safe culture across the EDFps organization while leading and coaching operations teams. Reallocate resources across the region as required. • Performance & Risk Management : Oversee safe operations for varied / complex renewable asset sites, contract types and associated service strategies. Conceive and execute initiatives to both optimize performance and mitigate risk. • Contract & Regulatory Mastery : Thorough understanding of contracts’ language, compliance requirements, the various impacts of interpretation, their intent and history. Initiates strategy to manage risk and seize opportunities relative to contracts and regulatory requirements. • Continuous Improvement : Lead both regional and fleet wide improvement efforts across all aspects of operations (ex. staffing, technical, industry trends or regulatory items). • Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education/Experience : Associate degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations, or equivalent combination of experience and education. 8-10 years’ experience in a leadership capacity successfully running industrial, manufacturing, or O&M of power plant facilities. • Must possess a valid current driver’s license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles. • Required to understand technical aspects of energy production. • Demonstrated thorough understanding of key safety concepts and work practices. • The candidate must also understand the requirements to perform work scope…
See More Details >>**RWE Clean Energy, LLC** • *To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent** • *Functional area:** Operations & Maintenance • *Remuneration:** Non-Exempt The **Wind Farm Technician Associate** is responsible for supporting the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission. This role is responsible for the safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team. • *Role Responsibilities:** + Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with a solid foundation in theory of operation is required + Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings + Safety- always Promote safety for all + Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection + Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relays, hydraulic accumulators, linear transducers, and electrical motors + Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired + Good communication skills and must value being part of a team + Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information • *Job Requirements and Experience:** + High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred + A?minimum of 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution + Alternatively, 2 or 4-year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or online) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar; current journeyman or master electrician license + Previous experience on the Vestas V100 platform is preferred • *Physical Requirements:** + Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs. + Must be able to sit, walk or stand for a long duration of time + Must be able to climb wind towers daily. During this task, employee must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards + Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors + Must be able to transfer 50 lbs from a 35 inch platform to the floor + Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for up to 15 ft + Must be able to lift to 50 lbs from ground to brow height + Must be able to lift and transfer up to fifty 50 lbs to a 35 inch platform + Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs with one hand up to 15 ft + Must be able to crouch, kneel, or ½ kneel for up to 5 minutes at a time to perform maintenance tasks in low areas + Must be able to perform fine motor tasks, such as screwing or unscrewing nuts and bolts, while reaching around and over objects + Must be able to balance to + (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers + (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines + Must be able to military, belly, or back crawl up to 15 ft to access the nose cone area of wind turbines + Must be able to step or climb up onto a platform at a height of 35 inches, with or without support • *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. • *Apply with just a few clicks:** ad code **90936.** Any questions? Contact HR: **rwece_recruiting@rwe.com (https://hcm-eu20.hr.cloud.sap/rwece\_recruiting@rwe.com)** We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Bay City, TX, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These apprenticeships typically span two to three years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a significant presence in Texas. The solar trade in Bay City, TX, offers promising career opportunities with a projected job growth of 104% by 2032. Apprentices in the solar trade can earn an average of $1,100 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually, reflecting the strong earning potential in this rapidly expanding field.
