Manager, Maintenance Strategy and Coordination

Manager, Maintenance Strategy and Coordination

Austin, TX, US, 78701

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, Maintenance Strategy and Coordination will lead and manage the scheduling and coordination of critical component replacements, component retrofit, program management, and reliability focused maintenance in renewable energy assets, including wind turbines and solar farms. This role focuses on long-term planning, resource optimization, and risk mitigation to ensure efficient execution of major maintenance activities while minimizing downtime and costs.

Role Responsibilities:

+ Develop and manage long-term replacement schedules for major components, balancing operational priorities, budget constraints, and asset performance goals + Proactively plan and execute major component replacements to minimize unplanned downtime, aiming for zero hours, thereby maximizing asset availability and efficiency + Provide leadership in the development of day-to-day maintenance plans and oversee the planning and execution of retrofits to improve asset performance and reliability + Collaborate with engineering, procurement, logistics, and field operations teams to align planning efforts with broader asset management strategies + Identify potential challenges, including supply chain disruptions, weather constraints, and resource limitations, and develop contingency plans to mitigate impact + Ensure the efficient allocation of cranes, specialized tools, technicians, and spare parts to maximize operational efficiency + Ensure all planning activities align with safety regulations, environmental policies, and industry best practices + Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to major component replacements, retrofit, program management, and preventive maintenance to ensure high reliability standards are achieved and sustained + Continuously evaluate and enhance planning methodologies, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize replacement strategies

Job Requirements and Experiences:

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations

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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.