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The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $168,157 to $210,196 Job Summary The Director of Field Operations for Region 4 will oversee and manage Avangrid Power assets in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas. Reporting to the Senior Director of Field Operations, the Director of Field Operations will lead a team of approximately 150 personnel, with a purpose to execute the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility scale power plants. Key Responsibilities Develop necessary goals, objectives, policies, organization, and priorities appropriate to a world-class wind generation O&M division, including management of the transition from in-warranty OEM services to post-warranty in-house O&M. Ensure all facilities, operations, and staff maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and performance. Engage and manage operations and supporting staff during new project commissioning and the transition from construction to commercial operations. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate performance of plant managers and support staff, resolve problems, and plan maintenance. Develop, manage and oversee department budget and strategy including manpower and cost plans. Forge effective business relationships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors, including management of OEM warranty administration following new project startups. Find cost effective solutions for project operational limitations, including development and continuous improvement relative to best practices, all with the objective of optimizing project performance. Drive continuous feedback from existing and new projects and benchmarking information where available to ensure that Avangrid maintains a competitive position in the market relative to O&M costs. Support the team of development professionals on new projects regarding conceptual design and operations or environmental issues, assist in screening potential projects, conduct technical due diligence in conjunction with other departments. Maintain accurate records and estimates for variable operating costs, major repairs, preventative maintenance, and fixed operating costs. Oversee joint venture operations carried out by Avangrid’s joint venture partners where applicable. Ensure all relevant internal controls are followed and develop new control as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years’ experience with plant operations, including performance monitoring, major maintenance, plant breakdown analysis, and OEM warranty administration. 10+ years’ experience in power generation, industrial operations, or project management. Knowledge of safety laws, environmental laws, labor laws, contracts, claims avoidance, insurance, and permitting compliance. Proven experience with vendor warranty management, vendor selection & procurement. Knowledge of the principles and practices of management, supervision and administration. Knowledge of budget preparation, implementation, and oversight. Proficiency using personal computer tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Primavera P3 or other scheduling software. 20-40% travel required. Preferred Qualifications Technical competence and recent experience regarding wind and solar generation. Regional generation manager experience. Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message. Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors. Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets. Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving. Competencies Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or external) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders) Benefits: Award winning student loan debt repayment program 12% 401(k) Match Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision and variety of well-being programs Tuition Assistance Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and internal mobility Supportive and inclusive work environment Generous PTO policy #LI-OFFICE #LI-ER1 Company: AVANGRID POWER, LLC Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management. Job Posting End Date: December-20-2025 We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. 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