Director of Operations Excellence

Overview:

Responsible for development and updating of all processes and procedures supporting the field Operations for Wind, Solar, Renewable Services and Divisions. Working with all Operational Divisions to ensure our teams are in compliance with company safety, quality and procedural policies.

Location & Travel: This is an in office position, based in any one of our office locations: Fargo, ND, Indianapolis, IN, Clinton, IN or Phoenix, AZ. This position supports our business across the United States and can expect to travel up to 25% of the time to job sites or business meetings.  

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. 

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead, promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Manage Operational Excellence team in development and documentation of all required processes and procedures to support field operations in Wind, Solar, and Rewnewable Services 
• Develop and manage assessment program for the health of all field operations
• Work closely with divisional Directors to understand and support field priorities, identify key improvement opportunities that are aligned with business priorities, and prioritize accordingly
• Oversee the ongoing execution of operational excellence utilizing problem solving methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and/or similar methodologies to advance our strong safety and quality culture.
• Align with Quality Director in ensuring efficiency of Q&OE team in their support of each Operating Division
• Support client satisfaction goals as put forth in the strategic plan
• Responsible for developing strong relationships with key vendors, owners and clients as well as other internal customers
• Work directly with Safety Organization on all employee training and development resources
• Interface with all staff to maintain an open line of communication and reporting
• Interface with all divisional management teams, attending appropriate meetings and contributing to the overall success of each division
• Lead, develop, and retain Operational Excellence team
• Visit jobsites and operation centers on an ongoing basis as needed
• Other duties as requested by supervisor

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in quality, industrial technology, business management, power generation, renewable energy, science or related major
• Minimum of ten years of operations management experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek's Zero Injury principles
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers, top management, public groups, boards of directors and the general public
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Primavera, Viewpoint and Construction Software 

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team

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