Director, O&M

Director, O&M

SUMMARY:
The Solar O&M Director will be responsible for oversight of 3rd party O&M providers across the United States to ensure optimal performance of the company’s utility-scale solar PV plant portfolio. This includes the fiscal well-being of the assigned projects, and continuous evaluation of improved performance. This position will report to the VP of Operational Excellence.

DUTIES:
• Manage multiple project tasks with O&M partner including resources, schedules, operations, and reporting for US utility-scale solar operational PV power plants
• Ensure plants are operating and meeting safety and quality requirements.
• Manage spare parts strategy.
• Review monthly operations reports provided by O&M partner.
• Review preventive and corrective maintenance reports provided by O&M partner.
• Review and approve O&M provider Change Orders, as appropriate.
• Coordinate with performance team and O&M partner to identify underperformance issues and resolve as necessary.
• Coordinate with O&M partner on OEM Warranty reviews, warranty submissions, warranty tracker, manufacturer warranty compliance, RMA, and warranty parts return, as necessary
• Provide feedback to O&M partner based on performance, safety and quality data and reports
• Track and analyze data related to corrective maintenance issues and costs.
• Manage cost modeling for corrective maintenance budgets for pipeline projects.
• Manage 3rd party environmental compliance consultants for operational obligations and review reports.
• HOTO leader and on-boarding of O&M partner including turnover deliverables review and closure.
• Develop and manage SBE SOPs and other documentation for O&M and ROC.
• Work with the Procurement and AM teams as required on contract review, negotiations, management, and budgeting.
• Ensure the control room and sites maintain NERC and FERC compliance requirements.
• Exhibit knowledge of AC power generation, HV/MV T&D equipment, systems and utilities requirements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual operational reporting for plant fleet.
• Collect data and generate reports, as well as review all third-party test results.
• Monitor SCADA and Plant Control System software and work with SCADA team on necessary updates.


QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's Degree in quantitative discipline. (e.g. engineering, mathematics, economics).
• Advanced degree or additional certifications such as PMP preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, preferably with solar power plant operational experience including high voltage.
• Previous experience with NERC GO/GOP requirements; coordinate with O&M partner and NERC consulting partners on GO/GOP related items and requirements.
• Understanding of integrated plant operations and prior operational experience a plus.
• Able to demonstrate competent technical knowledge of general plant and system processes, electrical and SCADA systems.
• Able to demonstrate competent technical knowledge in analyzing equipment performance and identifying performance issues using software tools.
• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
• Proficiency in understanding various owner’s manuals, read and understand electrical schematics.
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection.
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

For more information, or to apply, contact Stephanie Warneke at stephanie.warneke@trsstaffing.com.