Regional Operations Manager - North

About the role

The Regional Operations Manager - North oversees the performance, reliability, and safety of a portfolio of solar photovoltaic (PV) assets across the Northeast U.S. and Ontario, Canada. This role leads field execution through internal technicians and third-party O&M providers, ensuring assets meet or exceed performance targets while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned solar assets to ensure optimal generation performance, availability, and reliability
• Maintain performance data, identify underperformance trends, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset efficiency and output
• Lead or support large-scale remediation and repowering efforts
• Manage and provide direction to solar technicians and third-party O&M providers
• Ensure high-quality execution of preventative and corrective maintenance programs
• Conduct site visits to assess asset condition, operational performance, and safety compliance
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
• Champion a strong safety culture aligned with HSSE standards
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and interconnection requirements
• Support the development and continuous improvement of operating and safety procedures
• Support development and management of operating (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) budgets
• Track and manage operating expenses, identifying cost optimization opportunities
• Oversee vendor performance and support procurement and contract management activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Asset Management, Engineering, and other internal teams
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including utilities, ISOs, landowners, and regulators
• Prepare and deliver operational performance reports and insights to leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar operations and maintenance (utility or commercial scale)
• 5+ years of experience managing field teams or O&M vendors
• Experience overseeing multiple sites or a portfolio of assets preferred
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, performance metrics, and maintenance practices
• Experience with SCADA/DAS/monitoring platforms (e.g., AlsoEnergy, Power Factors, Bazefield)
• Familiarity with medium voltage systems and interconnection requirements preferred
• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
• Electrician license preferred

Compensation

$115,000 - $136,000 USD; bonus eligible