The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.Location: Wasco, ORSalary Range: $120,000 - $132,500 DOEJob SummaryThe Wind Plant Manager manages day to day operations and maintenance of a utility scale wind power plant. This includes development and compliance with an operating budget, outage coordination and scheduling with the interconnect entity, scheduling coordinator and trading desk, oversight of operations and maintenance to ensure work is carried out using Prudent Utility Practices.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensures strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsible to ensure crew receives periodic safety training and conducts periodic safety assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Negotiates and administers 3rd party contracts.</li></ul><ul><li>Administers warranties.</li></ul><ul><li>Manages implementation of capital improvement programs and retrofits.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage crews performing operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all wind plant equipment, ensures compliance with manufacturers' requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs staffing activities, counseling, coaching, training and corrective actions of subordinate employees.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepares annual budget and monthly profit and loss reporting.</li></ul><ul><li>Reviews and approves root cause analyses of major failures.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepares performance evaluations per company instructions and guidelines.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensures all relevant internal controls are followed and develops new controls as needed</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Four-year college degree or technical school certificate; or 5 years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience in power plant operations and maintenance.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to climb 80-meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance.</li></ul><ul><li>Weight must not exceed 285 lbs (excluding equipment/gear) when performing job related tasks.</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work around low and medium voltage and at times during extremely adverse weather conditions.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Valid driver's license.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience in wind plant operations and wind turbine experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).</li></ul><ul><li>Additional Success Factors<ul><li>Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.</li><li>Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.</li><li>Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.</li><li>Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.</li><li>Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.</li><li>Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving.</li></ul></li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>DisclaimerAVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.Click here for Additional Disclaimer InformationAvangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.#LI-TI1Company:PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INCMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:May-15-2026

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Plant Manager - Wind

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.Location: Wasco, ORSalary Range: $120,000 - $132,500 DOEJob SummaryThe Wind Plant Manager manages day to day operations and maintenance of a utility scale wind power plant. This includes development and compliance with an operating budget, outage coordination and scheduling with the interconnect entity, scheduling coordinator and trading desk, oversight of operations and maintenance to ensure work is carried out using Prudent Utility Practices.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensures strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsible to ensure crew receives periodic safety training and conducts periodic safety assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Negotiates and administers 3rd party contracts.</li></ul><ul><li>Administers warranties.</li></ul><ul><li>Manages implementation of capital improvement programs and retrofits.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage crews performing operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all wind plant equipment, ensures compliance with manufacturers' requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs staffing activities, counseling, coaching, training and corrective actions of subordinate employees.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepares annual budget and monthly profit and loss reporting.</li></ul><ul><li>Reviews and approves root cause analyses of major failures.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepares performance evaluations per company instructions and guidelines.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensures all relevant internal controls are followed and develops new controls as needed</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Four-year college degree or technical school certificate; or 5 years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience in power plant operations and maintenance.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to climb 80-meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance.</li></ul><ul><li>Weight must not exceed 285 lbs (excluding equipment/gear) when performing job related tasks.</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work around low and medium voltage and at times during extremely adverse weather conditions.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Valid driver's license.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience in wind plant operations and wind turbine experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).</li></ul><ul><li>Additional Success Factors<ul><li>Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.</li><li>Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.</li><li>Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.</li><li>Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.</li><li>Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.</li><li>Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving.</li></ul></li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>DisclaimerAVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.Click here for Additional Disclaimer InformationAvangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.#LI-TI1Company:PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INCMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:May-15-2026

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