Facility Manager, Michigan

Apex Clean Energy•Coldwater, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Apex is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee the daily operations of its utility-scale solar farms in Michigan (Coldwater Solar). This role is critical to the operational success of the asset, serving as the single point of contact for Apex at the site level. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Facility Manager will manage all operations and maintenance activities for balance of plant assets within established operating guidelines. This includes overseeing OEM operations and maintenance contracts, facilitating reporting on safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements, and monitoring facility performance against its site-specific power curve. The position also involves representing the company locally through engagement with landowners and community stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of solar site manager experience
At least 2 years of substation, collection, transmission equipment operation and maintenance experience
NFPA 70E accredited
Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Proficiency with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
Willing and able to work with high workloads in stressful conditions and in physically demanding settings.
Ability and willingness to respond to plant operational needs on a 24/7 basis.
Valid driver’s license and clean record of responsible driving
Must reside within 50 miles of the facility’s O&M building near Coldwater

Nice To Haves

Preferably 10 years of solar operations or utility experience
Familiarity with NERC and other regulatory requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Exceptional planning and organization skills
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and relationship management skills in managing third party suppliers, contractors, and the public
High attention to detail
Ability to work proactively and productively with limited direct supervision and oversight
Strong passion for renewable energy

Responsibilities

Champion a strong safety culture, maintaining rigorous compliance with site health and safety plans.
Provide on-site supervision and oversight for the operation of the solar farm, acting as the principal on-site contact representing Apex Clean Energy.
Ensure a safe work environment by implementing, managing, and monitoring safety programs.
Support driving an injury-free workplace culture through safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer-to-peer feedback, and proper use of human performance tools.
Implement and maintain best practice operating and quality control procedures.
Monitor and provide oversight of the Operations and Maintenance Service Provider’s performance.
Manage and coordinate all operations and maintenance activities for balance of plant assets to minimize lost production, maximize commercial availability, and ensure safety.
Lead and develop the team to meet various obligations.
Contract for site services such as electric, septic, waste removal, fire inspection, lawn mowing, etc.
Select and supervise external service providers for maintenance of roads, clearance of trees, security, metering, safety, etc.
Provide routine visual monitoring of electrical, structural, foundations, civil, laydown areas, crane pads, roads, fences, gates, met towers, communications and SCADA works.
Perform visual inspections of the substation, collection system, padmount transformers, and junction boxes.
Schedule and coordinate all planned and unplanned substation maintenance outages and repairs.
Schedule and manage annual IR scans of padmount transformers, substation terminations, and the balance of plant electrical system.
Arrange to procure subcontractors, spare parts, and/or consumables required for BOP Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance, including any specialty equipment needed.
Prepare and maintain operations logs detailing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, curtailment, and other downtime events.
Take receipt and maintain warehousing of all spare parts.
Ensure a positive working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and employee relations.
Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting in accordance with safety, environmental, operation, and regulatory requirements.
Balance and support facility public relations and community interactions.
Maintain regulatory compliance with all Federal, state, and local regulations and associated permits.