What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vegetation Manager position at New Energy Equity?
Come join the Energy Support Services team at New Energy Equity, where we're leading the way in sustainable energy solutions! As a Vegetation Manager, you'll be at the helm of maintaining our solar sites, overseeing operations from vegetation management to snow plowing, ensuring everything runs seamlessly across diverse locations. We’re looking for someone with proven experience, a proactive attitude, and a passion for making a difference. If you're detail-oriented, reliable, and ready to lead in creating a greener future, we want you on our team. Let's power up together and shape the future of renewable energy!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Work with Client relationship team to draft, publish, and execute annual vegetation, snow plowing, and civil RFP’s with a goal of driving profitability and quality of services delivered.
• Manage day-to-day vegetation/civil/snow plowing operations, ensuring that subcontractors adhere to Scope of work, pricing agreements and client deliverables.
• Represent the Company in vegetation and civil activities as required, including communicating with clients and vendors in coordination with Client relationship team and conducting site visits where necessary.
• Direct vegetation and civil activities including, but not limited to: grass cutting, spraying, civil work, reseeding, tree planting, agrivoltaics, and tree maintenance.
• Draft and execute vegetation maintenance plans for individual solar systems to comply with client, CUP, civil drawings, and AHJ’s.
• Review System CUP and SWPP to ensure vegetation and civil maintenance complies with AHJ and site level requirements.
• Understand Client asset vegetation needs and requirements.
• Develop strong and enduring customer relationships, while improving project profitability and adding value to client partnerships.
• Communicate observed solar nonconformance's to the ESS PV Operations team.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Vegetation maintenance experience highly preferred.
• Proven experience overseeing and directing teams to accomplish time sensitive, specific tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and availability to obtain permit to drive official vehicles and equipment in the field.
• Able to travel (up to 30%) and be available during non-traditional working hours – this may include air travel. Travel will likely be seasonal.
SKILLS:
• Familiar with mechanical system maintenance and repair.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and schedules simultaneously.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and ability to interact with host customers, clients, and landowners.
• Ability to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
• Familiar with solar photovoltaics.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
• Be a self-starter with strong time management skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Be able to drive a vehicle confidently and with a high degree of safety.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time and walk distances up to three miles a day.
• Have the visual acuity for depth perception, no field of vision issues, and to distinguish between colors.
• Be comfortable working in a variety of climate conditions which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32°F) for periods of more than one hour.
ABOUT US:
At New Energy Equity, a proud subsidiary of ALLETE, we’re leading the charge in transforming the energy landscape with innovative solar solutions 🌞. As a top player in the renewable energy sector, we’ve successfully developed over 600MW of solar projects and closed more than $1.2 billion in clean energy investments 💼. Our projects deliver sustainable electricity to a wide range of clients, including commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers 🌍. But there’s more to us than just impressive numbers. We pride ourselves on a dynamic and engaging work environment where teamwork, continuous learning, and environmental stewardship are at the core of what we do 🌿. Our inclusive and collaborative culture encourages creativity and innovation, making our office a place where every idea is valued, and growth is a priority 💡. At New Energy Equity, you’ll join a passionate team that not only drives the clean energy future but also enjoys celebrating our successes together 🎉. With over 250 projects across the U.S. 🌎, our supportive atmosphere ensures a balanced work-life dynamic ⚖️ and a fun, fulfilling career path 🌟. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking company where your contributions are celebrated, and your professional development is supported as we work towards a brighter, sustainable future 🌍.
