Site Operations Manager

Job Description

Manage renewable generation projects from pre-bid and buyout through construction and final acceptance. After final acceptance, oversee operation and management of the renewable generation asset. Oversee the planning, design, licensing, construction, and start-up of new renewable energy power projects. Lead or provide support for various phases of new renewable energy development projects, including contract negotiations, review of emerging technologies, and issues related to environmental, land, and quality assurance. Ensure compliance with power purchase agreement and large generator interconnect agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of renewable power plants by managing site operations and maintenance . Maintain a focus on safety, regulatory integrity, operational excellence, and provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Develop and execute an operations and maintenance budget for the power plant in accordance with the overall financial goals of BHE Renewables. Responsible for all activities that occur at the plant.
• Manages financial performance including day-ahead market offers, reviewing power purchase agreement settlements, reviewing and approving the day-to-day project expenditures and budgets including both capital and O&M funds.
• Manage the proper receiving, recording, documentation, and dissemination of all land agreements, land contracts, and joint venture operating agreements, as well as all reports for the organization’s solar and wind properties. Ensure proper interpretation of land agreements and contracts so that extracts prepared for operations and accounting functions are accurate. Ensure the proper safeguarding of such records and proper control of data summaries, land maps, and contracts.
• Manage environmental permitting, compliance and mitigation. Interpret permits and other documents, as well as develop compliance assurance plans and inspection procedures. Represent the company’s interests on various industry and governmental committees.
• Manage contractual responsibilities of large generator interconnect agreements and power purchase agreements to ensure regulatory compliance. Support evaluation and ongoing operations of market/power purchase agreements
• Manage compliance, with site operations and maintenance team to ensure timely submission of documentation to the appropriate agencies is completed on time and in compliance with all regulations.
• Develop project plans, provide direction, and coordinate project activities associated with the installation, evaluation, and implementation of emerging technologies involving renewable power.
• Complete due diligence required for potential acquisitions, including review of contractor’s qualifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, plans, and specifications. Complete site assessments on projects before financial closing to ensure adequate scope of engineering and construction work.
• Develop, supervise and/or review designs of commercial and utility scale renewable projects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field is preferred or equivalent work experience. (Typically, six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• Eight years of related project management or renewable energy experience including three years supervisory management responsibilities. Knowledge in new renewable/alternative energy power projects preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills: ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.
• The ability to work at heights.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

About Us

BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.

Joy is Renewable! It’s not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARES program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.

About the Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.