Technical Performance Manager

Birch Creek Energy

Technical Performance Manager optimizing performance and technical oversight of solar and energy storage assets at Birch Creek Energy. Collaborating across teams and leading data-driven performance improvements in a growing organization.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical performance across the entire operating solar and storage portfolio
Develop strategies to optimize system performance, uptime, and longevity while minimizing operational risk
Collaborate with asset managers, development, and execution teams to ensure smooth handover of projects into operations
Oversee monitoring platforms (e.g., Power Factors, AlsoEnergy) and analytics tools to ensure real-time visibility into system performance
Identify underperformance trends, root causes, and drive remediation strategies with internal teams and O&M providers
Support technical due diligence for performance guarantees, warranties, and potential repowering
Manage and evaluate third-party O&M service providers to ensure service level agreement (SLA) compliance
Support and collaborate third-party O&M preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maintain an effective maintenance strategy
Track and enforce contractual obligations related to warranties, spare parts, and equipment servicing
Standardize and lead the generation of technical reporting to internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., investors, lenders)
Maintain comprehensive asset records including equipment specs, warranties, outages, and performance history
Evaluate and implement advanced monitoring, diagnostics, and asset management software
Lead automation and process improvements using data tools (Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI, etc.) to streamline reporting and analysis
Ensure assets operate in compliance with grid interconnection and regulatory standards
Support NERC compliance efforts and other applicable reliability or interconnection requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering
5+ years of experience in technical operations or asset management of utility-scale solar (storage a plus)
Deep understanding of PV system components, grid-tied systems, monitoring platforms, and performance modeling
Familiarity with SCADA/DAS systems and analytics platforms
Strong technical reporting and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, Excel, SQL)
Experience managing O&M contracts and enforcing technical warranties/guarantees
Excellent communication and project management skills
NERC/FERC knowledge is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLExcelPower BIPV system componentsgrid-tied systemsmonitoring platformsperformance modelingSCADADAS

Soft Skills

communicationproject managementcollaborationtechnical reportingdata analysis

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy EngineeringNERC knowledgeFERC knowledge