Plant Manager -Solar

Responsibilities

• Train on-site personnel
• Corrective and preventative maintenance of equipment
• System testing and troubleshooting
• Maintain spare parts inventory
• Manage and monitor SCADA for the generation asset and substation
• Audit O&M contractor's work and safety procedures
• Plan and schedule equipment maintenance activities
• Communicate with off-takers and transmission providers
• Manage transmission line performance and quality
• Ensure NERC/ISO compliance
• Manage monthly, annual, and periodic facility reporting
• Manage operational and HSQE procedures
• Write JSA, procedures, and work instructions
• Alert management of emerging faults and issues
• Identify and appraise plant improvement opportunities
• Review invoices and costs charged to the asset
• Coordinate with RES Fleet Management
• Provide relief site management or operational support
• Perform tasks as directed by management

Requirements

• Manage safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the generation asset
• Lead and manage site safety and environmental concerns
• Comply with RES HSQE standards
• Manage staff or subcontractors in performing O&M on site
• Oversee on-site work, including employees, contractors, or OEM technicians
• Coordinate with contractors before, during, and after work
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory
• Use facility materials and equipment properly
• Manage and monitor SCADA for the generation asset and substation
• Track failures, alarms, downtime, maintenance and repairs, plant status and trends, and HSQE issues
• Ensure timely facility repairs and restarts after plant outages or equipment faults
• Manage and inspect transmission lines performance, safety, and quality
• Complete and assist with NERC/ISO compliance reports
• Establish quality relationships with clients, landowners, community, local authority, and other stakeholders
• Liaise with landowners of the facility
• Manage operational and HSQE procedures
• Advise V.P., Director, Area Site Manager, and Asset Manager on costs and required maintenance
• Conduct timely, effective performance reviews

Qualifications

• High school/GED Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of experience required
• Associate’s degree in Operations required
• Certification in OSHA, crane safety, or HV preferred
• 3+ years site Operational experience required
• Self-motivated, able to think quickly and address issues as they arise
• Intermediate Excel and Office skills
• Ability to use and troubleshoot basic office equipment
• Understanding of network equipment, troubleshooting a plus
• Advanced record keeping skills
• Skilled in public relations and leadership
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Basic electrical (low voltage) and switching (high voltage) knowledge and experience
• Skilled in public relations and leadership
• Basic mechanical skills preferred
• First Aid and CPR a plus
• Comfortable with empowering others
• Valid Driver’s License required