O&M Manager - Hollis Creek

About the role

The Hollis Creek Energy Center is a 200 MW-AC solar powered generation facility located at 1061 Patton Road, Many, LA 71440. It utilizes SunGrow inverters, NXT Horizon trackers, and Jinko Modules, with an 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, services and resolve 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/management experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications 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.
• 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 National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other standard practices.
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams/schematics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 months of supervisory/management experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications 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/Management Experience.
• Computer Proficiency.
• Verbal and Written Communications Skills.
• Outdoor Workability.
• Remote Management Ability.
• Night Shift Workability.
• Physical Mobility.
• Driving License.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Pay

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

Schedule

The position is available for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.