Apex Clean Energy

Apex Clean Energy

Facility Manager, Michigan

Coldwater, MI, United States · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 48 days ago
NLPComplianceExcelLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeRenewable EnergySCADA

About the role

  • Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America.
  • Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management.
  • Apex is seeking experienced Facility Manager to oversee daily operations of our utility‐scale solar farms in Michigan (Coldwater Solar).

Responsibilities

  • Support driving the injury-free workplace culture by facilitating safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer to peer feedback, and proper use of human performance tools.
  • Implement and maintain best practice operating and quality control procedures in coordination with OEM recommendations, Apex Clean Energy standards, and owner's requirements.
  • Manage and coordinate all operations and maintenance activities for balance of plant assets within established operating guidelines to minimize lost production, maximize commercial availability, and ensure safety.
  • Perform visual inspections of the substation, collection system, padmount transformers, and junction boxes.
  • A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
  • Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of solar site manager experience and preferably 10 years of solar operations or utility experience
  • At least 2 years of substation, collection, transmission equipment operation and maintenance experience
  • Ability to work proactively and productively with limited direct supervision and oversight
  • Familiarity with NERC and other regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
  • implementing, managing, and monitoring safety programs while enabling teammates' ability and awareness to work safely and stop work as required.
  • Lead and develop the team to meet various obligations required
  • As required, select and supervise external service providers in relation to maintenance of roads, clearance of trees, security, metering, safety, etc.

Compensation

  • Schedule and manage annual IR scans of padmount transformers, substation terminations and the balance of plant electrical system.

Benefits

  • Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
  • Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
  • Base and bonus commensurate with experience
  • Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
  • Champion a strong safety culture, maintaining rigorous compliance with site health and safety plans.

Company info

  • driven team of nearly 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers.
  • For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.
  • driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future.
  • As the single point of contact for Apex at the site level, this position is critical to the operational success of our asset.
  • Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Facility Manager will manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance of plant assets within established operating guidelines for the site.
  • This role will oversee the designated OEM operations and maintenance related contract and agreements, facilitate daily, weekly, monthly and annual reporting in accordance with safety, environmental, operation, and regulatory requirements, and monitor facility performance in relations to its site specific power curve while reporting any anomalies.
  • The Facility Manager is also expected to represent the company locally via engagement with landowners and community stakeholders.
  • Our ideal candidate will come into this role with their NFPA 70E and at least five years of experience in a directly related role managing substation, collection, and transmission equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Type: Exempt
  • Travel: 25%

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