What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renewable Energy Power Plant Operations Manager position at Origis Energy O&M and Construction Technicians?
About Origis Energy Technicians
Origis Energy Technicians are accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by reimagining zero emissions. As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals.
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Power Plant Operations Manager to oversee our solar utility power plants in accordance with established standards and procedures. This position will consist of both field and administrative duties including the supervision of field technicians and collaboration with external contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of solar utility power plants, ensuring safety and professionalism at all times.
- Supervise a team of 10-15 personnel, maximizing operational efficiency, solar production, and battery (BESS) performance.
- Manage equipment maintenance and tool control programs.
- Run site safety and accident prevention programs.
- Troubleshoot system problems and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Provide expert-level knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components using digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment.
- Test installed equipment, ensuring proper working order, including daily mechanical and electrical inspections.
- Document work orders, service orders, time logs, and personnel schedules.
- Maintain inventory control of site-assigned equipment to ensure adequate stock levels and accurate accounting of spares inventory.
- Train, mentor, and develop solar technicians, ensuring continuing education to meet safety and plant requirements.
- Maintain the plant's vegetation requirements, including mowing and spraying routinely.
Requirements:
- 4 years of experience working in solar utility power plants, with 2 years at a supervisor level.
- Experience with solar utility power plant operations, maintenance, high voltage switching, and all aspects of corrective maintenance/repairs.
- Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Understanding of SCADA and plant performance data.
- Experience with equipment maintenance, such as mower, multi-hogs, tractors, etc.
- Switchman/substation experience.
- Management and leadership experience with multiple levels of employees, including contractors.
- Project management expertise, capable of running multiple simultaneous projects of varying scopes.
- Planning expertise, expected to maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules.
- Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends, and to work on short notice as needed.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform basic electrical calculations, read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow, working independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to perform necessary physical activity, including lifting up to 80 Lbs.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Compensation:
The estimated salary for this position is $95,000-$125,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Location:
This position is based in Columbus, MS, with up to 20% travel required.
Salary : $95,000 - $125,000
