Associate Project Manager

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:

The Associate Regional Manager -Services assists the Regional Manager/Project Manager with leading and managing the Site/Plant Managers in the region and will oversee all field duties and functions needed to run multiple successful utility scale renewable facilities. This position’s responsibilities include training of on-site personnel, the coordination of corrective, and preventative maintenance of equipment onsite, system testing, troubleshooting, and monitoring the quality and safety of contractors performing any additional work required on-site.

Requirements:

• Assists the Regional Operations Manager/Project Manager with managing the day to day operation of renewable energy assets, which may include Wind, Solar and Energy Storage. May manage smaller assets.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with owners and stakeholders by understanding their needs, expectations and goals to ensure contractual obligations are being met.
• Assists Regional Manager with overseeing and managing all contractual agreements with owners, vendors and subcontractors, ensuring full compliance with terms, conditions, and deadlines. Escalates issues when necessary.
• Investigates outside vendors to partner with RES in future projects.
• Coordinates with facility operators to create maintenance plans that comply with contractual obligations and ensure successful facility operations.
• Supports fault finding and investigation into equipment failures and under performance of energy storage, solar or wind facilities.
• Assists with writing facility specific and departmental O&M plans and procedures.
• Maintains familiarity with OSHA, NERC, ERCOT, TRE, NFPA, and other industry groups.
• Produces operational reports for both internal and client(s).
• Assists facility manager with on call support as needed.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Assists with the automation of site data collection.
• Provides technical support to site operations.
• Creates and uses tools for reliability and performance analysis.
• Manages reliability improvement with site and service personnel.
• Maintains Operations and Management (O&M) cost trackers and model future O&M costs.
• Works with various teams to analyze expected vs. actual production data.
• Leads or follows safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action when needed.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions while protecting employees and equipment.
• Uses materials and equipment properly.Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety:

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Leadership:

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
  • Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
  • Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
  • Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

• High school/GED General Education required.
• Bachelor Degree Engineering or Business Management required.
• 1+ years Power or Renewables Project required.
• Experience with utility scale facility management.
• Strong management background.
• Field Electrical experience in utility grade facilities a plus.
• Experience with Energy Storage a plus.
• Intermediate usage of MS SQL, Strong Access, Excel, and Office suite skills.
• Knowledge of PI or SQL desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to represent RES professionally in all aspects.
• Ability to work effectively with other groups within RES.
• Self-motivated and the ability to interface in a team environment.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Basic electrical (low voltage) and switching (high voltage) knowledge and skills helpful but not required.
• Ability to reliably respond to operational issues on rotating 24/7 basis.
• Functional competencies include teamwork, customer focus, collaboration, communication, and attention to detail
• Domestic and International travel 16-30% required.

• Valid Driver’s License required.

Anticipated base salary range: $70,000 - $88,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long TermDisability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling 31-50 lbs., Pushing 31-50 lbs., Lifting 31-50 lbs., and Stooping required.

Occasionally: Carrying 31-50 lbs., Gripping, Handling, Pinching, and Walking required

Frequently: Standing required.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, required.

Rarely exposed to Wet and Vibration in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, Noise, and Hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This role will be hybrid requiring a minimum of 3 days in office.