Manažer údržby - obnovitelné zdroje energie

We currently have an opening for an experienced Maintenance Manager - Renewable Energy in New Milford, CT.

Reporting to the Sr. Operations Manager, South, the Maintenance Manager plans, develops, directs, and coordinates programs to maintain electrical, mechanical and instrumentation equipment, as well as associated buildings and structures. Ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operations while maximizing unit availability.

Our ideal candidate possesses the experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight's continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.

The compensation for this position falls between $145,000-$165,000 base annual salary. The final compensation offered will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of relevant experience, industry-specific experience, relevant education/certifications and geographic location.

Our total compensation package also includes a competitive bonus plus comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings with company match, life insurance, disability benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, health and wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, employee referral bonus, volunteer time off benefit, charitable gift match program and more.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develops, plans, and supervises cost-effective preventative maintenance and repair programs to ensure compliance to long and short-range goals;
• Directs and documents maintenance and repair activities;
• Coordinates assignments with other station departments, as well as with associated Company and contractor activities;
• Plans, directs, and documents overhaul and other major maintenance and repair activities to achieve maximum unit availability within budgeted costs;
• Prepares and recommends specifications and evaluates bids for contractor activities and/or equipment purchases;
• Prepares and maintains station maintenance budgets (OPEX/ CAPEX and evaluates associated costs;
• Recommend and add inventory items as needed to ensure single points of failure and critical equipment have spares to reduce downtime;
• Review Work Orders for completeness and accuracy and ensure that work orders are properly entered and closed out in the CMMS system;
• Determine project maintenance requirements by helping implement the preventive maintenance programs, evaluating maintenance work requests and coordinate manpower needs, work prioritization, parts procurement, and equipment scheduled outages;
• Participate in the maintenance of the project operating and maintenance manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/ predictive maintenance records;
• Develops and monitors programs to analyze and resolve conflicts or discrepancies with contractors and/or vendors;
• Monitors training effectiveness and performance of electrical, mechanical, instrument, and engineering personnel to ensure compliance with qualification standards; initiates corrective measures and updates training;
• Ensures that maintenance and repair activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, costs, controls, and Company practices and procedures;
• Assumes Senior Operations Manager's responsibilities when designated;
• Comply with all FirstLight policies and procedures;
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or coursework in communications, business administration, or management principles preferred including 5 years of power plant experience;
• 10+ years' experience in maintenance management as well as experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams;
• Complete working knowledge of power plant maintenance and systems;
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, direct, and review work in multiple maintenance areas;
• Experience evaluating employees and communicating effectively with team members, supervisors and interfacing departments;
• Prior experience analyzing operational methods and creating process improvement plans;
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Proven experience analyzing information, determining relevant facts, and making decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner;
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of planning, organizing, and project management;
• Strong commitment toward adherence to high standards and best work practices;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required), stooping, squatting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting (max. 50lbs);
• Visual acuity to accurately read and interpret items such as, but not limited to, instruments, gauges, manuals and drawings;
• Ability to work in a confined space (crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed areas, pipes and the like) as required;
• Perform work at various heights and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and emergency activities;
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses etc.;

Why Work for FirstLight?

We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.

Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture. Some of our benefits for eligible employees include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Care
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Annual Performance Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Matching Program & Employer Sponsored Volunteer Program

FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

FirstLight's values are:

Respect - Integrity - Safety - Excellence - Innovation - Team