Regional Solar Site Mgr & ES III - Blythe, CA
About The Position
The Regional Solar Site Manager & Energy Storage III is responsible for operational facets of maintenance and repair at assigned solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) plants. The role focuses on ensuring team safety while maximizing plant performance and profitability under the operational framework. The manager develops and executes strategies to improve maintenance practices, diagnostic capabilities, and operational efficiency, with the aims of increasing customer satisfaction and reducing service expenditures. The position leads and develops site resources in a matrix environment, oversees safety, environmental and financial reporting, and inverter availability, and works with internal stakeholders on maintenance, improvement projects, development initiatives, and financial performance. It also represents NextEra Energy in community and customer interactions and oversees wind field operations within the designated contractual scope for external customers and stakeholders. The position requires regional travel at times, approximately 20%.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; the position-specific description also states a 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 is stated in the position-specific description, preferably in utility-scale solar operations; the general required qualifications list 2+ years of experience.
- Valid non-CDL driver's license.
- Adaptability to different geographic locations for potential future roles.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across a complex organization and at all levels.
- Strong executive presentation skills.
- Certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt or comparable quality assurance qualification.
- Proficiency in network infrastructure, communication protocols, and web technology.
- Established track record managing profit and loss responsibilities.
- Exceptional analytical capabilities and ability to thrive in cross-functional, team-oriented environments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience in utility-scale solar operations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the team's safety and foster a strong employee safety culture, including implementing Operational Safety Policy Instructions and aligning field work with OSHA regulations.
- Lead Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
- Recruit, develop, retain, guide, and advance site resources in a matrix environment.
- Maintain professional standards and promote team development.
- Oversee timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and 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 customer interactions.
- Oversee wind field operations within the designated contractual scope for external customers and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Power Generation Division operational model processes and lead by example in emulating PGD shared values.
- Ensure business activities follow corporate policies and comply with applicable 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 and use computer-based applications.
- Perform collateral duties supporting the PGD portfolio and other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored benefits are available for the employee and eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
- Relocation provided if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
