Accountable for the safe and reliable operations of assigned solar assets, following corporate HSSE policies and procedures.
Develop and implement comprehensive management strategies for solar assets, including performance optimization, risk management, and financial planning.
Oversee O&M service providers and contractors to ensure assets meet or exceed performance targets.
Ensure compliance with project agreements, regulatory and state requirements, and track owner/seller responsibilities in contracts (PPA, land, interconnection, lender, permits, O&M, warranty).
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams including finance, pre-construction, construction, engineering, reliability engineering, and legal.
Work with safety teams to maintain and improve safe project operations and complete required safety reporting and compliance.
Conduct budget analyses, reporting, forecasting, and budget variance activities for assigned assets.
Coordinate settlements and power marketing with third parties and ensure compliance with regulatory and commercial obligations.
Lead internal and external reporting efforts and track insurance requirements and coordinate claims processes.
Maintain relationships with offtake partners, RTO, landowners, lenders, and service providers to ensure completion of scope of work.
Assist in origination of O&M services (RFP to Contracting) to support project financing and coordinate hand-off from construction to operation.
Travel to project sites (up to 25%) to verify project condition and observe vendor safety and best practices.
Manage multiple solar generation assets and perform other assigned responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, or related engineering science.
At least 5 years of professional experience in solar asset management or a related field, with a track record of success in managing large-scale solar assets.
Strong knowledge of solar energy technology, finance, and operations.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work successfully across different levels of an organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions to complex problems.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent organizational skills and able to shift and set new priorities in moment’s notice.
Self-motivated, high energy, and has proven leadership skills in challenging environments.
Excellent technical, analytical, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Strong in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record to support travel requirements and company operations.