Director, Operations & Maintenance - Solar Operations
Pivot Energy•Denver, CO
•$145,000 - $185,000•Remote
About The Position
Pivot Energy is seeking an energetic, seasoned leader to support the build-out and management of our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department. Reporting to the SVP of Solar Operations, you will take full ownership of asset operations, process development, and team building. This role is pivotal in shaping the operating cadence for a rapidly scaling portfolio of distributed solar and integrated storage (BESS) assets, ensuring high availability and optimized financial performance.
Requirements
- 8+ years in solar/storage O&M or asset management.
- Deep understanding of BESS technologies, solar equipment, and system design.
- Proficient in solar and storage monitoring (DAS) platforms (e.g., AlsoEnergy, SolarEdge) with the ability to interpret complex system drawings.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, contract negotiation, and financial performance optimization.
- An "ownership mentality" regarding issue identification and resolution, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, or storage modeling software.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and round-trip efficiency for hundreds of solar and storage assets.
- Oversee the portfolio from through the asset operating lifecycle, utilizing robust operating plans and budgets to drive output.
- Drive the development of "best-in-industry" data and software tools to accommodate a scaling asset base. You will ensure data integrity across operating portfolio analytics and collaborate in the enhancement/integration of advanced monitoring platforms.
- Partner with Construction Management, Engineering, and Finance to ensure a seamless "handshake" as assets move from construction into operations.
- Build and manage a scalable system and oversee external service providers for both planned and unplanned service activities.
- Negotiate high-value O&M contracts and manage RMA processes for faulty components, including critical BESS hardware.
- Strengthen relationships with landowners, contractors, and internal asset management teams.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date).
- Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
- Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
- Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
- Generous parental leave
- 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
- Work from home stipend for new employees
- Public transit reimbursement
- PTO for volunteering in the community
- Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
- Professional development and educational reimbursements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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