Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and staff. The primary objective is accountability for the safe and compliant operations of the utility-scale solar farm.
This position will be based in Desert Center, CA.
This is a direct hire opportunity with competitive base salary, benefits, and a generous bonus structure. The Company owns and operates over 7.5 GW of renewable and conventional energy assets across the United States. Their portfolio ranges from community solar to some of the largest solar projects in the country. This particular solar site would be located in Desert Center, CA sizing in at 463 MW solar and 186 MW BESS. We are willing to discuss relocation assistance for candidates not located near the site.
Responsibilities:
Manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the PV industry, with an emphasis on safety, planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance
Primary responsibility for availability, meeting contractual obligations, and budget
Monitor and enforce safe work practices as they relate to PV Solar plants and PV Solar BOP repairs and maintenance
First line supervisor responsible for technicians. Assists in the hiring of site maintenance personnel and conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the site maintenance personnel
Monitor and report on manufacture and third-party maintenance and repair efforts
Supervise/conduct/assist in trouble shooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems
Monitors and manages the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and reordering as necessary
Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance
Communicates regularly with Management and all site personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure excellent two-way communication concerning operational and maintenance issues
Participate in contract negotiations with sub-contractors and other vendors for parts and services required.
Responsible for manuals, updates, and work instructions for site personnel and PV systems
Work with team members to establish goals, action plans and strategies
Develop standard work procedures
Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with respect to all functions of DEI
Required:
High school diploma or GED required
5 years of experience in the operation of Solar plants, or 7 years of equivalent experience in instrumentation & controls, MV/HV Electrical work
Technical School Diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Journeyman electrician preferred
Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard
Experience with operations financial management, forecasting and controls preferred
Proficiency in using MS Office software to include spread sheet and document applications
Experience working with plant systems and computerized maintenance management systems (SAP)