O&M Manager Beekman Solar

About the role

The Beekman Energy Center is a 185 MW-AC solar powered generation facility located at 4908 White Arkansas Road, Bastrop, LA 71220. It utilizes SunGrow inverters, NXT Horizon trackers, and Jinko Modules, with attached substation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the facility in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Recruit, select, train, and manage plant operating, maintenance, and administrative staff.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
• Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
• Procure parts, materials, and services, and support resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental, and contractual responsibilities.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
• Perform routine quality assurance checks of solar technician work.
• Absorb and assist solar technicians from time to time in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 months of supervisory or management experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and climb portable ladders without assistance.
• This position may require the ability to remotely manage new projects within a region, so the candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% as business needs warrant.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Able to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience

• Technical degree.
• Experience in power generation facilities.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or skilled trade environment.
• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium-voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems.
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as thermographic electrical inspection, I-V curve tracing, meggers, and ground fault detection.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other standard practices.
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams and schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 months of supervisory or management experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and climb portable ladders without assistance.
• This position may require the ability to remotely manage new projects within a region, so the candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% as business needs warrant.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Able to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Supervisory or management experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outdoor work experience.
• Remote project management capability.
• Physical labor skills.
• Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

Base Pay: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD
Annual Bonus: 20%

Pay

$115,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Schedule

Night shifts as needed.