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:
- 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
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

Serve as primary operational liaison with:
- Meralco for dispatch instructions, curtailments, outages, connection coordination and compliance with grid requirements
Support grid compliance testing and certifications.

4. HSSE Leadership

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.

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

Experience

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)

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?

Manager, Operation & Maintenance (Wind Farm)

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