Area Manager - (Remote, OH)

NovaSource Power Services•Martinsburg, OH

11d•$123,000 - $128,000•Remote

About The Position

The Area Manager manages a photovoltaic (PV) power plant in accordance with its O&M agreement, overseeing day-to-day operations and maintenance across plant sites. The role is accountable for health and safety, environmental stewardship, employee training and development, quality control, work management, performance, generation asset operations and maintenance, reliability improvements, technology evaluation, process oversight, and budget development and adherence. The Area Manager oversees plant personnel and programs, supports hiring and performance reviews, and maintains communication with management and site staff. The role ensures the plant operates within budget and complies with contracts, environmental standards, governmental regulations, and company policies. It manages maintenance programs, planning and scheduling, preventive and predictive maintenance, spare parts and equipment inventories, and use of the Maximo enterprise asset management system. The position may lead work groups, supervise plant evolutions, and assume Site Supervisor or manager duties when requested. Regional travel may be required, and the role must be available for 24-hour on-call duty.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in maintenance and personnel management in the utility or energy industry, encompassing operations, maintenance, performance reporting, and outage management.
Demonstrated understanding of power plants, EH&S compliance, budgeting, personnel management, operations, and maintenance.
Technical School Diploma.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of commitment to customer success.
Ability to share technical expertise with team members and the customer.
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct safe operations and maintenance activities across multiple complex projects.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, and conduct analysis independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work in difficult customer situations.
Availability for 24-hour on-call duty to meet customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage the plant in accordance with the O&M agreement and oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance at PV plant sites.
Oversee site personnel, including site supervisors, technicians, staff specialists, and subject matter experts.
Manage plant personnel, policies, and programs, including morale, staffing, training, and safety.
Communicate regularly with management and site personnel about operational and maintenance issues.
Assist with hiring site personnel and conduct employee performance reviews.
Ensure adherence to company and department policies and procedures.
Operate the plant within the approved budget.
Ensure compliance with contracts, including LGIA, PPA, and O&M contracts.
Ensure compliance with environmental standards and applicable governmental regulations.
Coordinate with central support groups to review equipment and systems, minimize unplanned downtime, solve problems, and identify improvement opportunities.
Manage plant programs based on PV industry best practices, emphasizing planning, scheduling, and preventive and predictive maintenance.
Continuously improve plant condition and performance.
Monitor and manage spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, inventories, and reordering.
Manage site use of the Maximo enterprise asset management system and ensure its complete and accurate integration.
Coordinate multiple activities while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
Lead work groups and supervise plant evolutions; assume Site Supervisor or manager duties and take charge when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.