Director Operational Performance Engineering

Origis Energy•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Origis Energy is seeking a Director Operational Performance Engineering to join our team reporting to the Senior Director, Performance Engineering & Optimization. The individual will develop and lead strategy, direction and implementation of all technical processes and procedures relating to operational fleet performance. The role will have a hand in crafting the overall performance strategy for the organization and define the technical critical processes, systems, and tools that will allow the overall performance engineering group to drive the highest value/MWh possible across all operating renewable energy assets. In addition, this role will be the technical interface in developing a cohesive bond between our Remote Operations Center (ROC), Field Operations Teams and Asset Management. The Director Operational Performance Engineering is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mathematical Science required (Master’s degree preferred)
8-10 years of performance engineering and/or analytics in the energy industry working with 20MW+ PV plants; 2+ years of team leadership experience preferred
Experience performing data analysis to improve fleet performance and reliability
Experience driving the identification and resolution of product failures; working to optimize plant performance and directing performance projects with site technicians
Knowledge of monitoring and communications protocols, substation equipment and utility meters, battery backup systems and inverters, SCADA and MET station equipment.
Proficient in understanding asset design documentation, PV performance modelling and analysis
Experience leading 3rd party software providers in onboarding, QA and implementation, knowledge of Power Factors Unity
Management of technical contract scopes and partnerships with third-party providers
Significant experience working with O&M subcontractors to locate and resolve system outages

Nice To Haves

Proven technical leadership in the energy space and successful experience building and managing a technical team.
Strong technical professional background in engineering, electrical design engineering, and/or project engineering role in the renewable industry
Success in building and delivering on Performance and Engineering functions relating to operating PV solar and BESS projects
Demonstrable experience defining team KPI’s to best meet corporate initiatives and developing supporting metrics to identify and track improvements to ensure target goals and objectives are met
Deep knowledge with industry standard PV modeling software (i.e., PVsyst or PlantPredict)
Ability to utilize Excel spreadsheets and be able to use Word and PowerPoint for reporting/presentations via Teams or in person
Experience with Python

Responsibilities

Provide direct oversight and accountability for all operational performance engineering activities across Origis Energy–owned and third‑party PV and BESS assets.
Act as a player‑coach, setting strategy and standards while personally leading advanced performance analyses, modeling, and root‑cause investigations.
Advance team effectiveness across Asset Management, Field Operations, and the ROC, ensuring strong cross‑functional alignment and execution.
Evaluate and reduce uncertainty in PV and BESS energy performance models, including Expected Energy and as‑built production assumptions.
Develop and deploy performance models, analytics, and tools to identify underperformance, prioritize issues, and streamline notification and direction to Field Operations.
Own fleet performance reporting (daily, weekly, monthly), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insights.
Provide continuous operational feedback loop into Design, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to improve designs, assumptions, AVL decisions, and equipment selection.
Translate commercial and operational objectives into well‑defined initiatives and KPIs, tracking progress and driving measurable performance improvement.
Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of technical processes and procedures across the organization.
Support and evaluate technical investment decisions that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and long‑term asset value.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Asset Management technical platform (Power Factors Unity), including vendor coordination, onboarding, QA, and optimization.
Partner with O&M subcontractors and site technicians to identify, diagnose, and resolve outages, chronic issues, and product failures.