O&M Manager - Solar

About the Site

The Long Lake Energy Center is a 200 MW-AC solar powered generation facility located at 2691 Hwy 20 Helena, Arkansas 72342.
The Redfield Solar Energy Center is a 100 MW-AC solar powered generation facility located at 11405 Hwy 270 E, Sheridan Arkansas, 72150.

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

• A 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, climb portable ladders without assistance.
• This position may require the ability to remotely manage new projects within a region, so 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 National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other standard practices.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics.

Pay

Base Pay: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD
Annual Bonus: 10% - 40%

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401k.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid time off.

Benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.