Solar Operations & Maintenance Team Lead- DC Metro Area

New Energy Equity•Annapolis, MD

32d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This role leads a team of technicians to ensure the safe and efficient operation & maintenance of solar power systems within a designated sub-region. The Solar O&M Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, scheduling, dispatching, and reporting. The O&M Team Lead reports to their respective Regional Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and train O&M technicians, fostering a strong safety culture and compliance with all regulations. Technical Expertise: Lead troubleshooting efforts, inspections, and preventative maintenance on Sub-Region solar systems. Performance Optimization : Develop c orrective a ction p lans for s ystem d efi ciencies. Communication & Coordination : Effectively communicate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely repairs and warranty claims. Dispatch field team to address service and maintenance needs. Work with Regional Manager to supervise and direct contractors in Sub- R egion . Documentation: Oversee O&M documentation, including work orders, Pre-job briefs , and preventative maintenance reports. Compliance: Ensure all field work complies with OEM requirements and warranties. Safety: Operate safely in high voltage environments (600Vac, 1500Vdc). Able to travel on short notice and be available during non-traditional working hours. Up to 50% travel may be expected at times. Other duties as assigned. Safety Operate safely in high voltage environments (600Vac, 1500Vdc). Able to travel on short notice and be available during non-traditional working hours. Up to 50% travel may be expected at times. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in electrical systems operation and maintenance
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Highly proficient in solar data acquisition systems and relevant software
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with Pronto Forms and Drive O&M
OSHA 30
NFPA 70E
FAA Part 107 Drone Certification
Proficient operating Drones for Aerial Thermographic purposes
Be able to drive a vehicle confidently and with a high degree of safety
Be able to stand for long periods of time and walk distances up to three miles a day
Be able to navigate ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps while maintaining 3 points of contact
Have the visual acuity for depth perception, no field of vision issues, and to distinguish between colors
Be comfortable working in a variety of climate conditions which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32°F) for periods of more than one hour
Be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently , and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Able to travel on short notice and be available during non-traditional working hours
Up to 50% travel may be expected at times

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred.
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and train O&M technicians
Lead troubleshooting efforts, inspections, and preventative maintenance on Sub-Region solar systems
Develop corrective action plans for system deficiencies
Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely repairs and warranty claims
Dispatch field team to address service and maintenance needs
Work with Regional Manager to supervise and direct contractors in Sub-Region
Oversee O&M documentation, including work orders, Pre-job briefs, and preventative maintenance reports
Ensure all field work complies with OEM requirements and warranties
Operate safely in high voltage environments (600Vac, 1500Vdc)