Supervisor - Offshore Wind Technical Support (Norfolk)

Job Summary

Supervises the Technical Support team in providing Technical, Operations, and Maintenance support for the Offshore Wind Team. Site Engineers responsible for the CVOW site will report directly to this position. Coordinate activities of Power Generation Engineers and Project Construction Engineers assigned to CVOW in a matrixed capacity. Supervises programmatic support to include administration, instruction, and guidance in Performance Engineering, Condition Based Assessment, and Regulatory Compliance to maximize the life cycle performance and minimize costs to the customer. 

• Performance Engineering: Monitors and analyzes wind energy conversion efficiency, turbine availability, power conversion and transmission efficiency including undersea cable performance and power conditioning equipment and make recommendations for improvements.
• Condition Based Assessment: Evaluates and manages offshore component structural integrity, balance of plant inspections, diagnostic services, maintenance history and support of the Long-Term Service Agreement with the turbine supplier.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supports regulatory requirements related to inspections and evaluations of offshore wind components and associated administration of reports. Ensures equipment and systems operate within their design capacity. Assesses the need for and develops design change requests to the Offshore Wind Management Team in accordance with Dominion Power Generation design authority and within regulatory guidelines.
• Provides engineering direction, root cause analysis, supports plant commissioning activities, and coordinates with CVOW staff and/or contracted personnel during planned or forced outages, or project work.
• Works collaboratively with CVOW leadership and designated staff to assist in the development/management of O&M and Capital budgets for major maintenance and/or operations projects, planned and unplanned outages.
• Develops or participates in the review or revision of CVOW operating procedures, engineering design, and/or technical instructions. Interfaces with outside engineering resources on as required.
• Supports the CVOW Configuration Management program.
• Assists in the development of and ensures the successful implementation of the CVOW business plan.
• Provides direct supervision to Engineering staff, Technical Specialists, Technicians, and other personnel. The position is responsible for monitoring and evaluating employee performance, coaching employees, making work assignments, and developing assigned staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

• 7+ years of power plant processes and equipment, and the interrelationships between them as well as the operation and maintenance.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Power Generation, Power Conversion, and Power Transmission.
• Possesses a general to thorough knowledge of root cause analysis and is proficient in technical report writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, skilled in the communication of technical information for various audiences (technical and non-technical).
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of finance and accounting related to capital and O&M activities and equipment designations.
• Ability to effectively supervise, train and direct others (employees, contractors/vendors) safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical information, blueprints and engineering data, interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales.
• Ability to exercise good judgement on the utilization of resources.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience in a Power plant or industrial facility preferred. 

Education Requirements

Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelors

Disciplines preferred: Engineering

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Able to obtain and maintain Global Wind Organization (GWO) & HUET certification.

Please view the current job posting or contact your HR Business Partner to determine if any license(s), certification(s), qualification(s) or standard(s) listed here are required or preferred.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Working from Heights and in Offshore Environment. Ability to properly utilize advanced safety gear such as cold weather gear and a safety harness and climb/descend ladders. Able to transit to/from offshore components via small vessel at sea.

Test Description

No testing required.