Renewable Site Manager (Wind - OK/KS Region)

The Renewable Site Manager at Southern Company oversees operations and maintenance for wind facilities in the OK/KS region, focusing on safety, employee development, compliance, and operational performance. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of approximately 1,000 megawatts of renewable generation, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing site managers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a preferred background in engineering or business.
Renewable Site Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Renewable Site Manager is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for Operations and Maintenance activities for Southern Power’s wind facilities located in the midwestern United States. This role is responsible for a portfolio of facilities with a focus on safety leadership, employee development, compliance assurance, operational performance, maintenance strategy development and execution, and budget management. This position provides leadership in Southern Power's goals and initiatives and represents Southern Company in the external community. The Renewable Site Manager will oversee approximately 1,000 megawatts of renewable generation, with the potential for future growth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 5 years generating plant experience required

Minimum 5 years supervisory/management of technical employees strongly preferred; management of remote employees a plus

High voltage electrical experience highly desired

Experience with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) highly desired

Wind generation experience preferred

Experience with construction and/or start-up of a power plant highly desirable

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, preferred

Capital and O&M budget experience with financial decision-making preferred

Project management experience preferred

Work experience using Maximo preferred

Working knowledge of electrical safety standards preferred

Effective written and oral communications skills required; Ability to effectively interface with a wide variety of internal & external audiences, community and media

Negotiating experience preferred

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership for all aspects of five wind facilities located in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Actively foster a positive and respectful work environment and an inclusive culture that invites a questioning attitude, open dialogue, and regular feedback.

Development of wind site managers and deputy site managers, to include technical training, leadership training and preparation for career growth.

Actively demonstrate safety leadership. Safety First is Southern Company’s number one Value.

Ensure facilities follow all compliance requirements and regulations.

As needed, serve as a backup to the site managers for on-site duties.

Proficiency in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) program, to include executing and releasing LOTO at any of the facilities as needed.

Work with site teams, asset managers, engineers, commercial team, M&D Center, and ROC to maintain peak performance of the facilities in accordance with PPAs, market requirements, etc.

Ensure high reliability of plant equipment through implementation of maintenance strategy (preventative maintenance), and effective outage planning and scheduling.

Identify opportunities to lead various projects in support of the overall renewables fleet.

Establish a strong and positive working relationship with the OEM teams supporting the facilities and support the site managers with decisions or issues involving the OEM.

Participate in Wind Operating Review Board (ORB).

Work with Budget Analysts to ensure facility budgets are being managed to support Southern Power’s financial goals.

Develop relationships and effectively communicate with customers, landowners and community leaders.

Lead and encourage efforts to support the communities we serve.

Southern Power
, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 8306

Job Category: Renewable Energy

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power