Senior Associate Wind Technician /… at Scout Clean… · Los Banos

Asset management and operations span a wide range of activities all directed toward the same goal: maximizing the profitability of the assets. Excellence in asset management and operations enables us to deliver on our commitments to our partners at the same time. The Senior Associate Wind Technician or Assistant Facility Manager (job title is determined based on level of relevant experience) is integral to help the Facility Manager achieve this goal. 

The position will assist the Facility Manager oversee all aspects of operations and maintenance at Scout’s Gonzaga Ridge wind generating facility (GZG), including turbines, BESS equipment, medium and high voltage substation equipment, electrical collection systems, and balance-of-plant responsibilities. 

This position will report to the Facility Manager. 

Responsibilities 

• Deliver optimal performance of the on-site assets while ensuring safety and compliance. 

• Execute, and suggest improvements to operational and safety programs, procedures, and policies to achieve or improve key performance metrics, including safety, profitability, and efficiency.  

• Assist in the developing, overseeing, and executing facility schedules including maintenance and upkeep on generating equipment and substation equipment.

• Assist the Facility Manager when working with the Asset Management Team to establish facility operating budget and budget forecasts. 

• Support the Facility Manager in ensuring compliance with all aspects of relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental, NERC/FERC, and local laws and requirements.  

• Serve as our backup relationship manager with project stakeholders, including landowners, local governments, utilities, contractors, and regulators when the Facility Manager is not available or off site.
• Support and perform maintenance on non-generating site infrastructure equipment including site roads, vehicles, and tooling.

• When tasked by the Facility Manager, oversee contractor performance, submit warranty claims and work scope deviation claims as necessary. 

• Ensure the safety of all on-site personnel.  

• Engage with the Scout team. 

• Whenever tasked by the Facility manager, proactively update the Asset Management team on key issues. 

• Share proven practices with peers at other facilities.  

• Contribute to special projects upon request. 

• Perform other duties as directed by the Facility Manager.