Director of Operations - O&M
Director of Operations - O&M
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Job Description
The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of utility-scale systems including SCADA substations and inverters with a proven ability to lead troubleshooting and asset monitoring efforts. In addition to technical expertise the Director will manage all long-term service agreementsensuring performance obligations vendor oversight and contract modifications are handled effectively. This includes managing third-party service providers driving performance reporting and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
Job Responsibilities:
- The role will carry full P&L ownership for the O&M portfolio including budgeting forecasting cost tracking and financial reporting.
- Supervise total O&M efforts to ensure project is following proper standards including national and local standards.
- Requires close collaboration with the construction and engineering teams will be essential to support project handover warranty transition and early-stage issue resolution.
- A key focus will be continuous improvement in asset reliability cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Assist on-site management with planning coordinating and supervising on-site functions (crew management for division equipment management for division schedule productivity budget).
- The Director will also oversee regulatory compliance including environmental safety and operational standards while ensuring that all internal and external reporting obligations are met.
- May authorize and/or approve all project personnel transactions purchase requisitions field design change requests etc. with upper management approval.
- Provide technical assistance i.e. interpretation of drawings recommending construction methods local regulations and requirements equipment etc. as required.
- The position requires a proactive and collaborative leader who can operate cross-functionally and provide strong direction in a fast-paced evolving renewable energy environment.
- Leadership and team development will be central to the role as the Director will guide a team of engineers field personnel and support staff.
- Assume responsibility for productivity of technicians efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project.
- Review and write necessary processes and procedures.
- Oversee SWPPP and Warranty management working with internal and external groups.
Qualifications:
- A bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field is required and an advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g. PMP PE OSHA) are preferred.
- Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the energy sector with a minimum of 5 years in utility-scale solar O&M or asset management.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Renewable O&M (technology equipment methods regulations process procedures); vendor agreements jurisdiction negotiations engineering cost control schedules and safety required.
- Experience with CMMS remote monitoring tools long-term contract management and regulatory standards such as FERC/NERC is strongly valued.
- The role will involve occasional travel to project sites (estimated 2030%).
Targeted salary range is $190000-$220000
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
