O&M BOP Manager

Job Summary

The O&M BOP Manager is responsible for the oversight, operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment and infrastructure on a customer-owned windfarm and will act as the project owner’s onsite representative for all BOP activities.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Project Owner to ensure that the project BOP equipment continues to operate as intended
• Plan and perform scheduled equipment inspections
• Record and report any discrepancies or possible problems found
• Develop and execute strategies for operational efficiency, safety, and performance optimization.
• Respond to any onsite collection system faults or substation trips that arise and determine the cause of the fault or trip within 24 hours
• Working on and troubleshooting various pieces of equipment including but not limited to: padmount transformers, underground and above ground collection systems, HV junction boxes, substations, fuses, cut-outs, insulators, reclosures, relays, meters, CTs, PTs, and switches
• Monitor site performance metrics and provide corrective action plans as needed.
• Perform relay setting adjustments or changes as directed by the project owner
• Communication with off-taker for any unscheduled site outages
• Troubleshooting service / repair needs and performing required work in a safe and timely fashion
• Promoting a and ensuring positive safety culture
• Reporting to project owner any Environmental, Health and Safety concerns
• Perform underground cable locates as required
• Perform pad mount transformer and substation switching as required
• Communication / SCADA System maintenance as required
• Site road and substation yard maintenance (to include upkeep and snow & vegetation removal coordination)
• Coordinate, manage, and supervise general equipment repairs and maintenance that may be required from subcontractors
• Serve as the primary liaison between site-level management and senior corporate leadership.
• Protecting TAKKION value by keeping information confidential
• Other Duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements/Competencies

To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate and provide the following:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of High Voltage training provided by employer and demonstration of competence
• Completion of Underground Locating training provided by employer
• Proficiency in Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and requirements
• Two (2) years or more experience working with or around High Voltage systems and substations.
• Proficient with reading and interpretating Collection System drawings and schematics.
• Strong electrical background surrounding high voltage collection systems and substations, analytical thinker with the ability to resolve complex issues, and manage tight deadlines and rapid change.
• Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, detail-oriented, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.
• Demonstrates openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement of the business operations.
• Express willingness to step out of the box to assist other teams to meet and overcome challenges for the company.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements 

This position is largely self-directed and requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in a office and in-field environment.

Specific physical requirements include:

• Working outdoors in extreme and adverse weather conditions at times
• On feet for approximately 90% of the time
• Occasionally lifting weights of fifty (50) pounds or less.
• All proper PPE must be worn when entering the facility.