Director, Technical Services - Chicago, United States - Acciona Services Energy
Description
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonization goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility, and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.
The director of Technical Services is responsible for supporting various aspects of the development and construction of renewable (Wind/Solar) and energy storage (BESS) projects in the US and Canada from site evaluation, and layout, through contracting, legal and financial closings with construction support as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Direct activities for multiple projects with capital budgets in excess of $100M each.
- Manage the preconstruction consulting support to the development teams for all projects under development.
- Direct the development of processes and procedures to safely and effectively construct Acciona projects.
- Lead the preparation of technical packages for equipment supply and construction services for the RFP process.
- Provide expert technical support for projects throughout their lifecycle.
- Lead in the recruitment, hiring and training of the Technical Services personnel
- Lead the Root Cause Analysis to accurately determine failure modes. Identify and share lessons learned from projects to accurately improve overall project safety, quality, schedule and cost.
- Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records.
- Develop and present the organization's project, capital and operating expense budgets for all all projects in preconstruction, including development of technical memos. Identify cost reduction opportunities for analysis and implementation.
- Identify, develop and build relationships with 3rd party service providers.
- Serve as the company's representative with customers and contractors.
- Responsible for the Safety and Environmental compliance of the organization's personnel and subcontractors in accordance with federal, state and local laws, and Acciona policies, practices and procedures. Ensure all personnel and subcontractors meet technical and safety training requirements. Conduct and review safety analyses and reviews of hazards and energy sources. Develop a system of compliance checks for operating and safety rules.
- Facilitate the daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements for our internal and external customers, as well as KPI reporting for all projects and department.
- Facilitate development of employees by providing constructive feedback and continuous coaching/mentoring. Identify further training and education to enhance employee growth and continued job performance improvement.
- Direct the training of all Technical Services personnel. Maintain required training certifications and proficiencies for self and team.
- Represent Acciona within the industry, including facilitation of professional presentations to national trade groups, and acting as an advisor to industry boards.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills And Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree and/or P.E. a plus.
- Demonstrated history of managing work teams.
- Prior experience managing multiple large utility scale energy projects.
- Prior experience negotiating 3rd party contracts.
- Demonstrate continuous commitment to safe operations. Be an active role model and constant resource to the organization.
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