Program Manager, Operations

The Position 

The Operations Program Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the Remote Operations program at Arevon. The role will be part of the Asset Management and Operations team and will report directly to the Manager, SCADA and Operations. The Operations Program Manager will work diligently to maximize system output by developing the processes and training programs which will be utilized by the Arevon Monitoring Center to conduct and oversee operations activities performed by Arevon’s external Operations and Maintenance (O&M) partners. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

This position will manage a wide range of duties including:

• Lead efforts towards developing Operations processes and training programs which will be used by the Arevon Monitoring Center to maximize fleet output and availability.
• Develop operational testing procedures to coordinate and manage final plant commissioning activities to verify newly constructed facilities are prepared to commence commercial operations.
• Work closely with Arevon’s external O&M partners to supervise operations of Arevon’s fleet to maximize production and minimize lost energy by ensuring proper management of planned and unplanned outages.
• Review procedures and processes used by O&M providers to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and generation of the Arevon fleet is maximized.
• Communicate and coordinate ongoing operational issues with teams internal to Arevon including Performance Engineering, Contracts Asset Management, Regulatory Compliance teams, and Power Markets teams to ensure all stakeholders are made aware of any issues impacting production.
• Coordinate with the SCADA team to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve all equipment malfunctions leading to plant outages or reduced production.
• Coordinate with O&M providers to ensure all plant outages are properly communicated with necessary external parties, including Scheduling Coordinators, Energy Marketers, Transmission System Operators, and Balancing Authorities.
• Lead the efforts to identify potential misses by external O&M providers and provide feedback and training to improve performance.
• Draft procedures and processes which will be used by the Arevon Monitoring Center to oversee the operation Arevon’s fleet and provide timely backup to external O&M providers.
• Work closely with the Power Markets team to understand the revenue impact of plant outages and operational issues and prioritize resolution of issues according to their revenue impact.
• Assist in the development of Arevon remote monitoring and reporting tools.
• Ensure that every project is compliant with requirements stated by NERC, WECC and the interconnection facility.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Manager, SCADA and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 6 years’ experience in renewable energy Operations. Or 10 years’ experience in a similar industry.
• Understanding of regulations and compliance requirements in the renewable energy industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers and vendors.
• Strong Understanding of renewable energy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and implement operational procedures and processes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call for emergencies.