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Manager, Field Services- Gearbox and Generator Repair

Job Description:SummaryThis position will lead and directs specialized teams responsible for maintaining, repairing, and upgrading renewable energy assets, ensuring reliable performance. This role will report to the Associate Director, Specialty Service where they will oversee daily operations and full P&L management across multiple external projects, while fulfilling service requests for internal stakeholders. Plans and executes complex projects involving both internal teams and third-party providers. Provides expert guidance to facility management on financial performance and equipment reliability. Sets strategic direction for supervisors and coordinators, including operations, process improvement, business analysis, and O&M and capital budget planning. Drives operational excellence through continuous improvement and benchmarking, while ensuring strict compliance with safety and environmental standards and maintaining positive relationships with public and private stakeholders.This position will be a Brookings, South Dakota based position. Relocation assistance can be provided.Main ResponsibilitiesProvides oversight and guidance to Operations group for support of the site by the specialty teams (Central Services)Interacts and provides substantive direction and information to public and private sector stakeholders, including local community leaders, asset landowners, and project lendersEnsures O&M and capital budgets are appropriately allocated, managed and implemented for all team projectsEnsures all projects provide an adequate return on investment or significant value to the company, including assuring that the proper revenue and O&M projections are updated and achievedDevelop workforce plan to address staff strategies to include compensation, training, development, performance and labor relations to achieve a highly skilled diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the challenges of a competitive business environment in various areas in the countryPartners with trade schools to assure adequate pipeline of technical talentEnsures health and safety environmental performance/compliance with all applicable state and federal permits including interaction with state and local authorities (including ERGOT, TRE, CAISO, etc.) as required by permit or other compliance mechanismsBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related fieldIn addition to a bachelor's degree, five (5) years or more of relevant work experienceIn lieu of a bachelor's degree, High School Diploma/GED AND nine (9) years or more of relevant experienceDesired QualificationsKnowledge & experience with electrical circuits, electro-mechanical construction principles. Field Of StudyExperience in overseeing contractors and administering programs relating to policy, contracts & proceduresKnowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety measures/controls for occasional training purposes as well as new program role out.Work management processes, Maximo scheduling, contractor oversight, contract management, project management.In addition, the Specialty Services Managers MUST have in depth knowledge and experience in the specific specialized field being managedWorking ConditionsHaving flexibility to travel with little to zero noticeNo company provided truck unless one is availableThis position requires to report to the Brookings, SD location 50% of the time and 50% of the time traveling to wind farms, conferences and other business related needsAbility to be flexible with changing scheduleProficient with tablets and computersBenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with matchingEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveAdditional Information:Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.