Site Manager for Onshore Assets in Alberta

PEAK Wind is looking for a technical professional to assume the position as Site Manager for our onshore assets in the Alberta, Canada.

Trusted Advisors for Developers and Investors for some of the Largest Renewable Assets
At PEAK Wind, we specialise in operations, asset management, and project management of renewable energy assets and take pride in providing best-in-class commercial, financial, and operational advisory and support to our clients. We work with some of the world’s largest infrastructure investments and are proud to count market-leading utilities, investment funds, and IPPs among our clients.

Site Manager for a Portfolio of Renewable Energy Assets in Alberta
Reporting to the Portfolio Operations Manager, you will serve as Site Manager for a ~494MW wind farm near Lomond, Alberta.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate all operations and facilities within PEAK Wind’s scope, focusing on HSE best practices, profitability, and performance.
• Manage HV facilities including monitoring and control activities in substations.
• Develop and maintain the preventative maintenance programme to minimise unscheduled outages and ensure reliability.
• Oversee contractor management on schedule, technical and performance topics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate stakeholder reporting on production, availability, technical issues, HSE and report technical matters to senior management.
• Collaborate with the wider PEAK Wind Asset Management team to develop new solutions and improvement initiatives.
• Implement and improve site procedures, policies, training, safety programs, and work practices, ensuring compliance.
• Promote and uphold PEAK Wind safety and performance culture.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with local stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Track and manage warranty claims and corrective actions.
• Ensure quality assurance and oversee service providers.

Best-in-class Site Manager with a Strong Operational Focus
We are looking for a proactive, adaptive, and result-driven professional with a technical or operational engineering background to take on the role as Site Manager.

Ideally, a successful candidate would have the following attributes:

• Leadership experience in power generation, renewable energy, or a similar industry, including managing third-party service providers.
• Technical qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of REDA, ISO, OSHA, and EGP standards with relevant training certificates.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role with field experience in onshore wind projects or renewable operational infrastructure assets.
• Proficiency in MS Office and site equipment (WTGs, High Voltage/Substation, SCADA, PPE).
• Ability to travel on short notice and work flexible hours, including weekends and nights.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly synthesize complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills with an outgoing personality, able to work independently and under pressure.
• Residence within 100 miles of one of the portfolio’s asset locations.
• Ability to climb towers > 400ft.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Canadian citizen or valid Canadian Work Permit.

The portfolio is located in and around Lomond, Alberta, and this role is site-based with potential nationwide travel depending on stakeholder requirements.

Experience the Highest Degree of Involvement
We offer a unique and challenging opportunity to join the renewable energy industry, where you can develop your technical background to support delivering services to our clients. In this position, you will be able to get the knowledge and expertise of the best-in-class asset management for wind power assets, where we have a focus on cooperation and a desire to change the status quo. PEAK Wind is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and our values of Expertise, Passion, Unity, and Integrity are materialized through our team members every day.

Interested and want to know more?
If you have any questions or want to know more about the position, please contact People & Development via [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application & CV as soon as possible, and latest by October 6th, 2024. Please apply through ‘Apply’ at the bottom of the page. Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis.

PEAK Wind is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or ethnicity.

Department: Asset ManagementDeadline: 06 October 2024Location: Canada