Plant Manager - San Antonio, TX

QE Solar • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager supervises ongoing field services for solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and other renewable energy systems to optimize equipment performance, troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, support emergency repairs, and maintain operations and maintenance (O&M) compliance. The role schedules and supports routine site inspections, maintenance projects, equipment and system testing, and other compliance, troubleshooting, or restoration work. Plant Managers participate in field support, training, and safety orientations to develop technical expertise across areas such as PV arrays, inverters, medium voltage, and BESS.

The position is performed primarily in field, construction, or industrial environments, including indoor and outdoor work at solar sites, construction sites, and industrial facilities. It involves working in varying weather and around energized equipment, while following safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school or technical school degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of technical experience as a Plant Manager or Field Engineer in power generation.
• Experience working with 600V–1500V systems.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and current NFPA 70E requirements.
• Proficiency with technology and computing programs or platforms.
• Commercial and industrial or utility-scale solar/BESS work experience.
• Experience operating solar sites and/or handling project maintenance and compliance.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting, climbing, working at heights and in confined spaces, and working near energized equipment while following safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year applicable degree.
• At least two years of specialist or technical experience with solar, BESS, or other renewable systems.
• Experience with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS).
• Inverter and/or BESS manufacturer certifications, such as SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, or BYD.
• Level 1 thermography certification.
• IT/networking familiarity, including RS485, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
• NABCEP PV Installer Certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Completion of NFPA 70E courses.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Veterans or candidates with military experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair failures at existing solar sites and identify and correct potential issues that could affect future site performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform preventive maintenance on solar, BESS, and other project equipment.
• Support field teams and clients with equipment and systems warranty matters, including use or replacement.
• Install, remove, troubleshoot, and maintain solar, BESS, and related electrical equipment.
• Manage internal and external field teams performing onsite work and maintain schedules for internal field personnel.
• Assist with contractual and regulatory compliance for the plant.
• Promote a safe, event-free work environment by adhering to company and client protocols, safety procedures, regulations, site-specific plans, manuals, and safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, JHA completion, and LDL testing.
• Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications, and equipment improvement investigations.
• Provide timely and complete written and oral communications.
• Coordinate with company leadership, project leads and managers, clients, and third-party subcontractors to ensure timely resolution of required activities.
• Participate in field support, training, and project safety orientations or classes.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits, with additional dependents available at low cost.
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• FSA or HSA.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discounted life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED