Manager, Operation & Maintenance (Wind Farm)

Vena Energy is hiring a Manager for Operation & Maintenance at their wind farm in Pililla, Rizal, Philippines. The role involves overseeing daily O&M activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing maintenance programs, and leading a team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 8-10 years of experience in power plant operations, particularly in wind energy, and strong leadership skills.
1. Plant Operations & Performance Management* Lead daily operations and maintenance (O&M) activities of wind turbine generators (WTGs) and balance-of-plant (BOP) systems.* Monitor plant performance metrics including availability, reliability, and generation output.* Oversee outage planning, forced outage analysis, and root cause investigations.* Implement corrective and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize plant uptime and efficiency.2. Regulatory & Compliance Management (Philippine Context)* Ensure compliance with:* Supervise and support the Pollution Control Officer (PCO) in: + Environmental monitoring and compliance reporting + Submission of SMRs, CMRs, and other DENR-mandated documents + Management of environmental audits and inspections* Ensure timely submission of operational, safety, and regulatory reports to DOE, ERC, NGCP, and other authorities.3. Grid & Utility Coordination* Support grid compliance testing and certifications.4. HSSE Leadership***5. Maintenance & Asset Management Supervise the Pililla Wind Maintenance Program, covering preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.* Oversee spare parts planning, critical inventory management, and procurement coordination.* Manage O&M contracts and contractor performance.* Ensure effective warranty tracking and claims management with OEMs.6. Team & Site Leadership* Supervise: + Maintenance engineers and technicians + Pollution Control Officer (PCO) + Safety Officers + Site administrative personnel* Provide technical and leadership development to site personnel.7. Commercial & Budget Oversight* Support OPEX and CAPEX planning for the wind asset.* Monitor maintenance costs and optimize resource allocation.* Provide technical inputs for budgeting, insurance claims, and performance benchmarking.8. General Plant Management* Lead overall site governance, stakeholder engagement, and community coordination.* Represent the plant in audits, inspections, and external stakeholder meetings.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability and financial performance.Prerequisites:Education Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical (Licensed) Relevant safety certifications (BOSH, COSH, GWO, etc.) preferredExperience*** Minimum 8–10 years of experience in power plant operations and maintenance* At least 3–5 years in wind power plant operations or renewable energy assets* Experience managing WTGs, balance-of-plant systems, substations, and transmission lines* Experience coordinating with NGCP and Distribution Utilities* Experience handling DENR, DOE, ERC regulatory compliance requirements* Experience managing OEM or TSA contracts (e.g., Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, etc.)* Background in outage planning, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement* Strong understanding of Philippine Grid Code and safety standards* Knowledge of MV/HV systems, SCADA systems, and protection systems* Familiarity with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance planning* Experience in spare parts strategy and inventory management* Budgeting and OPEX/CAPEX planning exposure* Strong leadership and team management skills* Ability to manage contractors and multi-disciplinary teams* Strong stakeholder management skills (LGU, regulators, grid operators)* DOE operational and reporting requirements* ERC regulatory obligations and plant certifications* NGCP Grid Code and Philippine Distribution Code requirements* DENR Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) conditions* Local Government Unit (LGU) permits and reporting requirements- Serve as primary operational liaison with: * Meralco for dispatch instructions, curtailments, outages, connection coordination and compliance with grid requirements* Ensure full compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) and DOLE requirements.* Oversee implementation of site-specific HSSE programs aligned with corporate standards.* Review and submit monthly wind-specific HSSE performance reports.* Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.* Supervise Safety Officers and ensure contractor compliance with safety policies.Vena Energy is dedicated to our mission of accelerating the transition to sustainable and affordable renewable energy that delivers lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits to our host communities and stakeholders.Together, we are actively working to combat climate change, and we invite you to join us in engineering a greener and more sustainable future.
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