O&M Manager – Solar

O&M Manager – Solar

Requirements

• A minimum of six (6) months of supervisory experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb portable ladders without assistance.
• This position may require the ability to remotely manage new projects within a region, so candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% as business needs warrant.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the facility in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Recruit, select, train and manage plant operating, maintenance and administrative staff.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
• Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
• Procure parts, materials, services and support resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental and contractual responsibilities.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
• Perform routine Quality Assurance checks of solar technician work.
• Assist solar technicians from time to time in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power generation facilities
• A minimum of two (4) years of supervisory/management experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or skilled trade environment
• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Experience in an industrial environment dealing with managing machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance manager, electrician manager, electronic manager, field engineer manager, service manager, etc.
• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other standard practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics