Douglas Vance
About Douglas Vance
Douglas Vance is a Plant Manager at Clearway Energy Group, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in the energy sector, having held various roles at Edison Mission Energy and Pepco, focusing on wind power generation and operational management.
Current Role at Clearway Energy Group
Douglas Vance serves as the Plant Manager at Clearway Energy Group, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance activities of two commercial wind power generation facilities located in West Virginia. His responsibilities include directing and supervising site personnel, ensuring efficient operations, and managing performance. Vance also develops annual operation and maintenance controllable budgets and provides monthly forecasts and accruals.
Previous Experience at Edison Mission Energy
Douglas Vance worked at Edison Mission Energy for a total of 14 years in various roles. He began as a Control Room Operator from 1992 to 2000, followed by a position as Shift Supervisor from 2000 to 2008, and later served as O&M Wind Project Manager from 2008 to 2014. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in operations management and project oversight in the energy sector.
Background in Power Plant Operations
Before his tenure at Edison Mission Energy, Douglas Vance worked at Pepco as a Power Plant Operator from 1987 to 1992. This early experience in power plant operations laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the energy industry, contributing to his understanding of operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Compliance and Public Relations
In his current position, Douglas Vance ensures compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, policies, and procedures. He also interacts with local government officials and landowners to manage contractual requirements and maintain good public relations. This aspect of his role is crucial for fostering community relations and ensuring operational transparency.