Power Plant Supervisor

Carolina Solar Services • Charlotte, NC

4d • $43 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

The Power Plant Supervisor (PPS) is a semi-autonomous “player-coach” responsible for operations and maintenance at one transmission-interconnected solar facility of 75 MW or greater within a geographic region. The position is based on an hourly pay schedule, reports to a Regional Manager, and has an onsite duty station in a fully functioning job trailer. The PPS is responsible for the safe and timely completion of service obligations and serves as the client-facing representative for Carolina Solar Services.

The PPS performs corrective and preventive site work while leading, mentoring, and developing a team of one to four field technicians. The role oversees service obligations, work orders, annual preventive maintenance, emergency response coordination, subcontractors, resources, inventory, and client communications. The supervisor also maintains technical expertise in solar operations and maintenance practices and leads regularly scheduled client meetings.

Carolina Solar Services provides renewable energy system solutions and describes its approach as independent and human-focused, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship, safety, and quality customer service.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in utility solar PV.
• At least three years of service- or project-oriented management experience.
• Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA 70E and B.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to create and support team morale.
• Daily prioritization of safety.
• General computer, network, and technology proficiency.
• Values staff development and organizational excellence.
• Proficiency reading technical specification documents, site plans, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive site work and lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a group of one to four field technicians.
• Promote the company’s values and culture of safety and quality customer service, and provide routine meaningful feedback to direct reports.
• Conduct and document training, skills verification, and quality assurance/quality control for field teams.
• Oversee and manage service obligations to achieve on-time deliverables and excellent customer service.
• Coordinate emergency response with the Regional Manager, ensure 365-day emergency response coverage, and participate in a technician-level on-call rotation.
• Create, schedule, assign, review, and approve daily work orders for sites and equipment within the solar facilities.
• Plan annual preventive maintenance in the preceding year, including electrical and vegetation maintenance.
• Prepare field technicians for daily tasks by ensuring they have appropriate tools, materials, training, and skills to work safely.
• Guide field technicians remotely and in person through troubleshooting and repair work as needed.
• Be available for technician and client phone calls seven days a week, except during PTO.
• Direct and dispatch subcontractors as necessary.
• Manage company tools and resources and adhere to the business unit budget.
• Lead field technician hiring and resource allocation.
• Administer and review skills assessments for current employees and potential hires.
• Order and account for parts and equipment through company inventory procedures and coordinate RMA processes as needed.
• Provide prompt email acknowledgement and follow-up.
• Maintain technical expertise in solar O&M best practices, tools, techniques, and implementation of new practices.
• Prepare and lead regularly scheduled client meetings.
• Coordinate with the Regional Manager to share human, technical, and material resources.
• Supervise up to four field technicians and supervise subcontractors.
• Participate in and lead site safety meetings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Paid Solar Sabbaticals: an extended period off for every three years of service.
• Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates.
• Long-term disability insurance coverage.
• Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan.
• Company-paid personal protective equipment, tools, and equipment.
• Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel.
• Weekend and holiday on-call bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed