Maintenance Engineering Manager

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA is looking for a Maintenance Engineering Manager who will be responsible for leading ACCIONA's North American Wind Turbine Engineering support team, supporting the existing fleet of over 1 GW of renewable assets along with the planned development of 3.5 GW of PV and storage projects. This role has 4 direct reports consisting of Wind Turbine Support Technicians and Mechanical Engineers.

The position has a hybrid weekly office schedule and required domestic travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Maintenance Engineering team and coordinate with Operations Technology functions
• Development of processes and procedures to safely and effectively maintain Acciona renewable generating facilities for “Best in Class Performance”
• Ensure high availability of equipment through an efficient preventative maintenance program
• Ensure work performed at renewable generating facilities conforms to all applicable regulatory and manufacturer requirements
• Resolve product defects while optimizing availability and cost
• Track operating trends and manage technical and procedural resolutions
• Develop a technical document management system to include preventative and corrective maintenance procedures. Ensure configuration management
• Be proficient at Root Cause Analysis to accurately determine and model failure mode, cause and corrective action
• Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records
• Complete and maintain recommended spare parts and tools lists
• Develop and present the expense budget for the maintenance engineering function
• Build relationships with 3rd party service providers
• Serve as the company’s representative with customers and contractors
• Ensure all personnel and subcontractors meet technical and safety training requirements. Conduct and review safety analyses and reviews of hazards and energy sources. Develop a system of compliance checks for operating and safety rules
• Ensure work performed at renewable generating facilities conforms to all applicable regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
• Facilitate the daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements for our internal and external customers, as well as KPI reporting
• Implement training and education to enhance employee growth and continued job performance improvement
• Maintain required training certifications and proficiencies for self and team
• Represent Acciona within the industry, including facilitation of professional presentations to national trade groups, and acting as an advisor to industry boards
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent.
• Advanced degree and/or P.E. a plus
• 5 – 10 years experience in Operations and Maintenance of energy facilities. A concentration in renewable energy industry is a plus
• Demonstrated history of engineering problem solving
• Prior experience managing technologies at large scale facilities or work locations
• Prior experience managing contracts
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to safe operations. Be an active role model and constant resource to the organization
• Ability to plan, direct switching and tagging for field personnel in the operation and restoration of the wind farm
• Ability to travel up to 40% of time to domestic and international locations
• Possess the ability to think and analyze situations, and determine and implement effective resolutions in a fast paced environment
• Strengths will include excellent communications, organization, positive leadership, and negotiation skills
• Ability to successfully interact with key executives, external and internal customers
• Posses a working understanding of budgeting and contract implementation
• Able to work in an indoor or outdoor environment
• Ability to climb vertical ladders up to 300 feet
• Valid driver’s license
• Hold or be able to obtain a passport
• Experience with Maximo systems is a plus
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.