Solar Site Manager
Essential Functions:
Operates the site in a manner that promotes the highest levels of safety, compliance, and productivity
Able to understand the project financials and perform cost-benefit analysis proposals to support site operation improvements
Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with Company Policies, Project Agreements and applicable laws.
Coordinates the overall logistics and activities for the project in respect to turbine and field repairs, maintenance and other work required.
Participates in daily preparation as it relates to manpower, special project and maintenance of the site and all related equipment.
Supervises the work of Solar Technicians and Project Subcontractors to stimulate maximum efficiency.
Strategically establish working schedules for solar and balance of plant maintenance, repairs and any or other contractual obligations during ideal periods while maximizing production and minimizing down time for yield contracts.
Ensures that all daily work reports for the project sites are submitted in a timely manner as well as correct.
Insures efficient and economical utilization of materials, responsible for improvement of methods and elimination of wasteful practices within departments.
Takes proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required.
Assists the Asset Management Group with annual budgets preparation.
Prepare monthly and annual reports as required for the plant to internal and external agencies.
Serves as a member of relevant company committees as assigned.
Adheres to all applicable laws, company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
Insures the appropriate use and proper care of assets, company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Has Profit & Loss responsibilities pertaining to Project & Company budgets.
Effectively and efficiently be able to communicate all details with internal & external support groups for the purpose of keeping the project operating within legal, regulartry and good industry practices. Communication with Legal, HR, Engineering, Safety, Asset Management, Purchasing, CMMS, IT, Data Analytics, Operation Control (OCC), Accounting, Regulatory, Senior Management and other professionals is required.
Interpterion of data to determine trends of equipment to plan repairs and determine responsibility for lost energy and equipment down time.
Must be able to attend training and achieve company Qualified Electrical Worker status for Balance of Plant within 1 year of employment.
Create & participate in 24/7 on-call schedule and respond as needed for outages and other repairs critical to the operation and reliability of the plant.
Must become familiar with all contracts related to the operation of the plant and ensure compliance.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of relevant solar industry experience with minimal 2 years of leadership experience
Must have a safety mindset and be able to ensure a safe working environment for those employed at the plant.
Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree is a plus or related experience
Proficient in use of personal computers (i.e., Windows environment, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and work management).
Experience working with PV and BESS and is preferred.
Ability to read and understand schematics, prints, and diagrams.
Solar and balance of plant troubleshooting expertise preferred
High voltage switching, inspection, and troubleshooting experience preferred
Inventory control experience preferred
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the company.
Ability to exercise critical thinking skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to interact effectively with upper management, peer and subordinate personnel.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others, thereby coordinating project work efficiency.
Intermediate math skills.
Ability to interpret financial P&L statements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail.
Demonstrated use of initiative, common sense approach.
Ability to work well under pressure and to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to manage employees and/or contractors to maintain and repair all equipment and property owned or leased by the project LLC or holding company.
Ability to travel for training and meetings scheduled out of the area
Physical Demands:
Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight
Comfort entering confined spaces.
Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
Position will require sitting or standing for long periods of time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Dayton, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Solar: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person