O&M Manager - Solar

Invenergy•Stephens City, VA

6d•$115,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Bartonsville, Todd, and Richfield Solar Centers are solar generation centers using TMEIC and Sungrow inverters and NextTracker and Nevados tracking systems As an Operations & Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for managing the Bartonsville, Todd, and Richfield Energy Centers.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.