Site Lead, Solar Self Operations & Maintenance

About the role

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity. LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all O&M activities, including troubleshooting and repairs on inverters, panels, racking, and tracking equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal plant performance and longevity.
• Responsible for all safety protocols at the plant level, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70, and other relevant regulations.
• Safely perform electrical work typical for solar plants of this size.
• Oversee and manage the financial performance of the plant, including budgeting, cost control, and reporting.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of all contractors on-site, ensuring the quality and timeliness of their work.
• Issue purchase orders (POs) as necessary for contracted services and materials.
• Oversee the management of plant materials, ensuring adequate supply of parts and consumables.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and manage the proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain positive relationships with local community members and landowners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, addressing concerns and ensuring compliance with land use agreements.
• Perform superior risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHA) for all work activities.
• Identify potential hazards and implement appropriate controls to mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement SOPs for repeatable work processes, including detailed risk assessments and method statements to ensure consistent and safe execution of tasks.
• Utilize CMMS such as Maximo to create, manage, and close work orders.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and parts usage.
• Perform routine inspections, operations, and maintenance of BoP systems, including substations and other critical infrastructure.
• Execute compliance tasks as required by local, state, and federal regulations. This includes the preparation of reports and maintaining records for audit purposes.
• Engage in physical activities such as lifting heavy equipment, working in confined spaces, and performing tasks exposed to the elements.

Requirements

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.