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 our utility-scale solar farms in Michigan (Coldwater Solar). This position is critical to the operational success of our 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. The role involves overseeing OEM operations and maintenance contracts, facilitating reporting, and monitoring facility performance against its power curve. The Facility Manager will also represent the company locally by engaging 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
Familiarity with NERC and other regulatory requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Proficient 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
Strong passion for renewable energy
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

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 feedback, and 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.
Lead and develop the team to meet various obligations required for site services (electric, septic, waste removal, fire inspection, lawn mowing, etc.).
Select and supervise external service providers for maintenance of roads, tree clearance, 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 consumables for BOP Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance.
Prepare and maintain operations logs detailing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, curtailment, and 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.