Operations & Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Lightshift Energy’s operating asset portfolio. This role oversees day-to-day asset performance, manages internal and third-party O&M providers, and ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements. Key responsibilities will include: Asset Operations & Performance Own technical performance of Lightshift Energy’s operating assets. Monitor asset performance and drive corrective actions. Lead root cause analysis for outages and underperformance. Maintenance Strategy & Execution Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs. Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Manage spare parts strategy. Vendor & Contractor Management Manage third-party O&M providers and service contractors. Enforce SLAs and validate invoices. Safety, Compliance & Risk Champion a strong safety culture. Review and approve contractor JHAs and work plans. Ensure compliance with codes, permits, and regulations. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering, Development, and Finance teams. Support budgeting and lifecycle planning.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant energy operations experience.
- Experience managing operating assets and vendors.
- Strong electrical/mechanical systems knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- BESS or distributed energy experience.
- Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
Responsibilities
- Own technical performance of Lightshift Energy’s operating assets.
- Monitor asset performance and drive corrective actions.
- Lead root cause analysis for outages and underperformance.
- Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Manage spare parts strategy.
- Manage third-party O&M providers and service contractors.
- Enforce SLAs and validate invoices.
- Champion a strong safety culture.
- Review and approve contractor JHAs and work plans.
- Ensure compliance with codes, permits, and regulations.
- Partner with Engineering, Development, and Finance teams.
- Support budgeting and lifecycle planning.
Benefits
- Base salary commensurate with experience and generous annual cash bonuses
- Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short term disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
