Wind Power Site(s) Area Manager, Renewable Operations

What You Can Expect

As our Wind Power Site Area Manager, for ENGIE’s Ontario West Wind Farms region you bear the responsibility for overseeing all day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal and administrative functions of four (4) Wind Power project sites. In your capacity as the head of safety, it is imperative to ensure that all permits and reports are current, valid, and in compliance with Federal, Provincial & Municipal regulations and environmental requirements, company policies and procedures; company’s annual operations plan; legal and contractual requirements; and good wind site generation practices while operating in a clean, safe, efficient and economical manner. You will be tasked with all responsibilities under environmental legislation; develop and ensure adherence to proper procedures to prevent environmental spills, monitor & record all non-compliances, ensure proper training of personnel on transportation of dangerous goods; promote awareness of the environment and the requirements of environmental compliance

• Work closely with the Canadian Region Senior H&S Advisor & Engie NA Renewables H&S Team to implement risk based programs, prepare & execute emergency plans as well as keep such documents up to date
• Prepare and is responsible for the execution and consistent updating of emergency plans
• Communicate regularly with ENGIE NA company representatives (Head of Renewable Operations Canada, VP of Operations, Wind & Solar Regional Manager, Asset Management, Partnership Management, Accountants, Engineering & Human Resources) for exchange, consultation, guidance and required approvals
• Maintain open communications with ROCC & the 24 hour desk operations. Ensure changes in plant status are communicated immediately to these individuals as well as all external and / or regulatory counterparts
• Ensure compliance with Purchase Power Agreements, Utility connection agreements, Wind Turbine OEM service agreements and C2C O&M Agreements with emphasis on safety while maximizing profits and minimizing penalties
• Monitor budget variances on a regular basis and prepares/monitors long term budget forecasts. Provides monthly variance reports in a timely manner

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma/ technical degree or equivalent education where you gain knowledge and or experience with leadership, management, communication, organizational, operational and prioritization skills
• Must have five (5) years’ experience in a related industry where you have experience with industrial electrical equipment, power generations, thermal generations, line, and utility scale equipment
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in leadership or supervisory role of technical, operations or maintenance personnel
• Working knowledge of wind power generating equipment and technologies and substations to identify, categorize and troubleshoot
• Must be able to certify, as required by Federal, Provincial & Municipal agencies, compliance with permits and regulations as the authorized agent for the company
• Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, shafts, small enclosed areas) as well as work at various heights and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
• Knowledge of using equipment suitable for lifting up to 50 lbs, if necessary 

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis
• Must be available to travel domestically / internationally up to 20% of the time
• Must possess a valid driver’s license/clean driving record;
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The position consists of 70% work indoors and 30% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions

Compensation

Salary Range: $119,600 – 175,260 CAD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we prioritize your health and wellness. ENGIE’s comprehensive benefits packages includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health spending account, short-term and long-term disability. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a Registered Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  We offer generous paid time off including wellbeing days, holidays and leave programs. Our commitment extends to your family’s wellbeing, with supporting emotional and physical health across life stages. Explore your benefits package to discover how we can support you.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.