Regional Solar Site Mgr & ES III - Blythe, CA
About The Position
The Regional Solar Site Manager & Energy Storage III is responsible for the operational facets of maintenance and repair at assigned solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) plants. The role focuses on team safety and maximizing plant performance and profitability by improving maintenance practices, diagnostic capabilities, and operational efficiency. The position also supports customer satisfaction and reduced service expenditures. The manager leads the daily management and safe, reliable operation of solar and storage generation facilities. Responsibilities include implementing operational and safety policies, supporting environmental and financial reporting, overseeing budgets and contractual obligations, and working with internal stakeholders on maintenance, improvement projects, development initiatives, and financial performance. The manager also leads and develops site resources, supports Lean Six Sigma work, represents NextEra Energy in the community and with customers, and oversees specified external-customer field operations. Regional travel of approximately 20% is required, and relocation may be provided if applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, or six years of equivalent experience in a related field.
- At least five years of hands-on experience leading field services operations; utility-scale solar experience is preferred.
- At least two years of experience.
- Valid non-CDL driver's license.
- Ability to adapt to different geographic locations for potential future roles.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a complex organization and across organizational levels.
- Strong executive presentation skills.
- Proficiency in network infrastructure, communication protocols, and web technology.
- Demonstrated experience managing profit-and-loss responsibilities.
- Strong analytical capabilities and ability to thrive in cross-functional, team-oriented environments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Utility-scale solar operations experience.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification or a comparable quality assurance qualification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of the team and promote strong employee safety practices and a culture of safety.
- Enforce Operational Safety Policy Instructions and ensure field work complies with OSHA regulations.
- Lead or participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
- Recruit, develop, retain, guide, and advance site resources, supporting team development in a matrix environment.
- Ensure timely safety, environmental, and financial reporting, and monitor inverter availability.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on operational feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development initiatives, and financial performance.
- Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and in interactions with customers.
- Oversee wind field operations within the designated contractual scope for external customers and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Power Generation Division operational model processes and corporate policies, permits, codes, standards, and regulations.
- Monitor, control, and forecast plant budgets and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
- Complete reports and paperwork using computer-based applications.
- Perform collateral duties supporting the Power Generation Division portfolio and other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored benefits are available to the employee and eligible family members.
- Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
