Director of Energy Storage, O&M

SOLV Energy · New Jersey, United States · 3 wk ago

Management$172k–$215k/yrFull-time

Establish and grow a new BESS O&M business line within the current O&M structure
Define vision, objectives, operating models, and service offerings
Drive strategic planning for product development, operational capability growth, technology adoption, and long-term expansion of BESS services
Develop pricing strategies, value propositions, service scopes, and commercial frameworks aligned with enterprise O&M standards
Partner with Business Development to evaluate market opportunities, assess customer needs, and support proposals and negotiations with OEMs and asset owners

Ensure the BESS service line integrates seamlessly into the broader O&M organization’s processes, governance, and performance expectations
Collaborate with Performance Engineering on KPI modeling, analytics, and performance optimization specific to BESS assets
Work with the Compliance Team to ensure BESS-specific NERC, NFPA, and environmental compliance
Partner with the Safety Team to extend enterprise safety programs, JHAs, and field protocols into the storage business line
Coordinate with SCADA on data pipeline requirements, alarm strategy, remote-access standards, and monitoring capabilities
Align with the Control Center to integrate BESS dispatch practices, outage response protocols, and real-time situational awareness

Oversee operational execution of the BESS O&M service line, ensuring high availability, safety performance, and contractual compliance
Lead maintenance planning, outage coordination, troubleshooting support, and operational readiness for new BESS sites onboarding into the portfolio
Build and standardize BESS-specific operating procedures, commissioning acceptance criteria, and maintenance standards

Build and lead a BESS-focused team within the O&M organization, identifying skill needs, recruiting talent, and developing technical competencies
Establish training programs, performance expectations, and workforce development pathways for BESS operations team members
Foster a culture of innovation, safety leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement

Implement BESS-specific risk management approaches, including failure mode reviews, emergency response protocols, and operational risk dashboards
Ensure all BESS activities meet corporate safety expectations and regulatory requirements
Lead incident reviews, lessons learned integration, and process improvements across the BESS business line

Manage OEM partnerships, long-term service agreements, and warranty structures for BESS assets supported by the O&M organization
Evaluate third-party service providers and establish performance criteria for BESS maintenance partners
Support Business Development and Legal in negotiating scopes, SLAs, warranties, and technical requirements

Develop budgets, forecasting models, and financial plans for the BESS business line
Coordinate with Asset Management on revenue optimization, warranty claim strategies, degradation analyses, and lifecycle cost planning
Provide executive-level reporting on BESS operational performance, risks, and strategic initiatives

8+ years in utility-scale energy operations with at least 3 years in leadership roles
Demonstrated experience starting or scaling a new team, division, or operational function
Expertise in BESS technologies, power electronics, SCADA systems, and grid-connected assets
Proven track record managing multisite operations and complex technical teams

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