O&M Manager

Adapture Renewables•Oakland, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is seeking a talented O&M Manager to join their Asset Management team. This role is crucial in managing the technical operations of a growing portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States, optimizing fleet performance. The position reports to the Director of O&M Services and is part of the O&M team within Asset Management.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in solar, with utility-scale experience strongly preferred.
Experience in solar installation/construction and O&M.
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues with strings/modules, inverters, combiner boxes, feeder lines, racking hardware, tracker motors, actuators, bearings, controllers, sensors, and basic DAS components.
Good communication skills.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work cross-functionally with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office software, managing network directories/folders, and using GUI applications and web-based software (e.g., PowerFactors, Radian Lens, Salesforce).
Ability to take initiative and work independently with limited guidance for core O&M management responsibilities.
Some travel periodically required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the operation and maintenance of battery energy storage systems.
Strong desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Monitor utility-scale projects and issue work orders to O&M contractors for efficient and timely repairs.
Liaise with equipment suppliers for warranty support and issue resolution.
Provide O&M assessment and feedback on future project designs.
Coordinate procurement of parts and services for maintenance.
Manage spare parts inventories and identify deficiencies.
Share lessons learned with Project Management, Engineering/EPC, and Quality & Performance teams.
Provide real-time troubleshooting support to field technicians.
Support third parties (O&M providers, subcontractors) in resolving complex issues.
Track issues to resolution, documenting fiscal impact in work orders.
Monitor site production, overseeing the monitoring team to ensure accurate issue identification and work order queuing.
Support the creation and maintenance of annual operating budgets.
Issue work orders to service providers with specific scopes of work.
Create, update, and maintain technical operating reports and performance assessments.
Provide remote monitoring and troubleshooting for tracker issues.
Identify and resolve sensor issues affecting performance data.
Manage contractors for vegetation management (regular and special habitat requirements), ISO connectivity issues, and site maintenance (fencing, gates, security, roads, erosion, tree trimming, etc.).
Support the commissioning and onboarding of new projects.