The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of utility-scale systems including SCADA, substations, and inverters, with a proven ability to lead troubleshooting and asset monitoring efforts. In addition to technical expertise, the Director will manage all long-term service agreements—ensuring performance obligations, vendor oversight, and contract modifications are handled effectively. This includes managing third-party service providers, driving performance reporting, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.

Job Responsibilities:

The role will carry full P&L ownership for the O&M portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting. Supervise total O&M efforts to ensure project is following proper standards including national and local standards. Requires close collaboration with the construction and engineering teams will be essential to support project handover, warranty transition, and early-stage issue resolution. A key focus will be continuous improvement in asset reliability, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Assist on-site management with planning, coordinating, and supervising on-site functions (crew management for division, equipment management for division, schedule, productivity, budget). The Director will also oversee regulatory compliance, including environmental, safety, and operational standards, while ensuring that all internal and external reporting obligations are met. May authorize and/or approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc. with upper management approval. Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods, local regulations and requirements, equipment, etc., as required. The position requires a proactive and collaborative leader who can operate cross-functionally and provide strong direction in a fast-paced, evolving renewable energy environment. Leadership and team development will be central to the role, as the Director will guide a team of engineers, field personnel, and support staff. Assume responsibility for productivity of technicians, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project. Review and write necessary processes and procedures. Oversee SWPPP and Warranty management working with internal and external groups.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is required, and an advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PE, OSHA) are preferred. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the energy sector, with a minimum of 5 years in utility-scale solar O&M or asset management. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Renewable O&M (technology, equipment, methods, regulations, process, procedures); vendor agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, cost control schedules, and safety required. Experience with CMMS, remote monitoring tools, long-term contract management, and regulatory standards such as FERC/NERC is strongly valued. The role will involve occasional travel to project sites (estimated 20–30%).

Targeted salary range is $190,000-$220,000