Job Description

The Solar O&M Regional Manager is responsible for operational oversight, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of utility-scale solar assets within the assigned region. This role manages a small, multidisciplinary field team and ensures safe, reliable, and cost-efficient plant operations. The position requires a strong technical foundation in photovoltaic systems, disciplined operational leadership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations of utility-scale solar sites, including preventive and corrective maintenance, system monitoring, and performance analytics.
• Develop and execute annual O&M plans, KPIs, and reliability initiatives to achieve availability, production, and budget targets.
• Maintain site readiness for audits, inspections, and compliance checks.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of technicians, coordinators, or subcontractors.
• Allocate work, supervise field execution, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and technical standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and skills development programs for field personnel.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all EHS policies and OSHA requirements; drive a culture of strong safety performance.
• Maintain regulatory and permitting compliance across sites.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action plans.

Technical Oversight

• Review SCADA data, performance KPIs, and fault trends to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Coordinate high-voltage switching, equipment isolation, and LOTO procedures.
• Manage vendors and contractors for specialized services (inverter OEMs, vegetation management, HV services, etc.).

Financial & Administrative Management

• Manage regional O&M budget, including labor, materials, spare parts, and subcontractors.
• Oversee procurement for maintenance materials and critical spares inventory.
• Provide periodic reports on fleet performance, outages, maintenance activities, and cost tracking.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary regional point of contact for asset owners, engineering teams, utilities, and internal leadership.
• Support warranty claims, contract interpretation, and coordination with asset management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, renewable energy, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of O&M or operations experience in utility-scale solar, power generation, or high-voltage electrical systems.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of PV systems, inverters, trackers, and HV substations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, teams, and contractors across multiple sites.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms, SCADA systems, and performance analytics tools.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region.

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