VP of Operations & Maintenance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of site environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
• Build out the organizational structure, staffing plan, and operating model for renewable operations
• Oversee recruitment, training, and management of site personnel
• Develop and execute O&M strategies and outage planning for solar and wind assets
• Standardize fleet-wide operational and maintenance practices
• Leverage asset monitoring, performance analytics, and CMMS platforms
• Establish KPIs and reporting aligned with asset management objectives
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (including NERC where applicable)
• Oversee root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
• Support construction-to-operations transitions, warranty management, and capital improvement initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with Asset Management, Energy Management, Finance, and Regulatory teams
• Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings, investor discussions, and site visits

Requirements

• Deep understanding of power plant operations and O&M best practices
• Proven leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams
• Strong analytical skills with experience using CMMS and performance monitoring tools
• Financial acumen with experience managing O&M budgets
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Ability to pass background and credit checks
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in the power industry, with leadership responsibility in O&M (renewables strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated accountability for safety, compliance, operational performance, and contractor/OEM management