O&M Manager - Solar

Invenergy•Huntsville, TX

About The Position

The Operations & Maintenance Manager will manage the Piney Woods Solar Energy Center, an approximately 150 MW AC (195 MW DC) utility-scale solar project in Walker County, Texas. The project uses TMEIC inverters and a Nextracker system. The manager oversees the facility’s day-to-day operations and maintenance, staff, budgets, safety, environmental and contractual compliance, and coordination with customers and suppliers. The role may also involve remotely managing new projects within a region and travel of up to 50% as business needs warrant. It is a safety-sensitive position; applicants receiving conditional offers must pass a drug test before beginning work.

Requirements

At least six months of supervisory experience.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and climb portable ladders without assistance.
Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Willingness to travel up to 50% as business needs warrant.
Willingness to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in a manufacturing or skilled trade environment.
Experience in power generation facilities.
Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium-voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring.
Experience operating various SCADA systems.
Skilled in using testing equipment and tools such as thermographic electrical inspection, I-V curve tracing, Meggers, and ground-fault detection.
Strong analytical and diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other standard practices.
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams or schematics.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the facility’s day-to-day operation in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures that comply with federal, state, and local requirements.
Recruit, select, train, and manage plant operating, maintenance, and administrative staff.
Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
Procure parts, materials, and services, and support resolution of technical issues.
Ensure compliance with project safety, environmental, and contractual responsibilities.
Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
Perform routine quality assurance checks of solar technician work.
Assist solar technicians with solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities as needed.
Travel up to 50% as business needs warrant, including potentially remotely managing new projects within a region.
Work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.