Wind Deputy Site Manager (Glass Sands Wind Facility and Tyler Bluff Wind Facility) JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting in managing and overseeing the daily operations of Glass Sands Wind Facility; a 118.3 MW wind facility, owned by Southern Company’s subsidiary Southern Power, located in Murray County Oklahoma, and Tyler Bluff Wind Facility; a 119.6 MW wind facility, located in Cooke County Texas. Glass Sands wind facility is equipped with 27 Vestas wind turbines rated at 4.3 MW each and 1 Vestas 2.2 MW, Tyler Bluff wind facility is equipped with 52 Siemens wind turbines rated at 2.3 MW each. This candidate will lead a small team of technicians and third-party wind contractors and will work to establish new operating procedures and will work closely with the rest of Southern Power to communicate and manage the site operations. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred • 5 – 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in wind energy • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database applications • Success in instilling a culture of Safety Excellence and foundations of Human Performance • Ability to climb turbine towers up to 110 meters in height approximately 5-10 times per week, or as needed • Understand and comply with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions • Ability to drive in extreme weather conditions, fog, snow, mud, off-road driving skills • Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary • Due to the nature of our work and weight restrictions on our equipment, a candidate must weigh and maintain their body weight at or below 270 pounds. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure that on-site activities at each facility are conducted in a safety-conscious manner • Manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets • Oversee the facilities’ operations and maintenance-related contracts • Manage any warranties as applicable • Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental performance requirements • Monitor each facility’s performance in terms of comparison with expected results and key performance indicators • Engage appropriate internal and external resources as performance issues may require • Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed • Monitor generating equipment for proper function, service, and repairs • Ensure that quality electronic communication is established and maintained at each facility • Ensure the adoption and adherence to best practices • Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards in work practices • Ensure that all safety training is performed on schedule, as well as request additional training as it applies to your day-to-day tasks • Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, wildlife conservation, etc. • Additional duties as required BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES: • Demonstrate Southern Company Values • Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance • Instill a culture of Safety with a personal commitment to Safety Excellence and Human Performance • Cooperative behavior when dealing with landowners, 3rd party contractors and Southern assistance teams which include engineers, safety, environmental, asset management, Utility Company and local residence • Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind and solar energy including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills • Strong analytical and quantitative skills - High attention to detail and ability to multi-task • Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision • Ability to travel as needed • Strong written and verbal communication skills ADDITIONAL DETAILS • Some relocation assistance may be available.