Technical Asset Manager, Utility-Scale Solar O&M

SkyFire Energy Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Employee share purchase option

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and sick days

Staff events and recognition program

Job summary

SkyFire Energy Inc. is seeking a Technical Asset Manager to oversee a portfolio of utility‑scale solar O&M projects from our Calgary office. You will manage performance, coordinate maintenance, and deliver technical reporting and KPI analysis for projects across Western Canada.

The role requires 3+ years in utility-scale generation, strong project management, and effective communication with clients and teams in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work and on-call hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of utility-scale generation/power systems.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Available for occasional after hours on-call work as needed during sunlight hours.
• Familiarity with solar and battery storage systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical abilities.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring real-time system performance.
• Troubleshooting faults and underperformance and responding to alarms.
• Remote system control and switching.
• Analysis and logging of underperformance and outages.
• Monitoring curtailment, availability and compliance.
• Coordinating on-site maintenance activities and CMMS management.
• Overseeing O&M contracts and subcontractors.
• Client and stakeholder relations including quotes and invoices.
• Leading safe operations and maintenance of solar PV systems.
• Technical reporting of performance and KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational abilities

Technical reporting

SCADA programming experience

Education

Technologist Diploma

Engineering Degree (Electrical preferred)

Journeyperson Electrician Certificate

Tools

SCADA programming

SEL Relay

PVSyst

Job description

Technical Asset Manager, Utility-Scale Solar O&M

Full Time Office Operations Calgary, Calgary, AB, CA

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in multiple locations across Western Canada. We value Safety, Curiosity, Integrity, Gratitude, Team Work, and a Pursuit of Excellence. Our purpose is to build energy for good. We power your purpose!

SkyFire Energy is seeking a highly motivated and capable team member to join our growing O&M division. In this role you will be working with an experienced team in a fast-paced environment on exciting projects, both large and small, that make positive impacts in the communities with which we work. You will manage and operate a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects where you will be responsible for a wide variety of project-specific technical and administrative tasks.

The candidate best suited to this position will have the ability to efficiently and effectively manage a consistent, and at times heavy workload, while thriving in a self-directed work environment. The candidate will have utility-scale electrical experience and competencies with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients in a professional, yet personable manner. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a passion for renewable energy and the renewable energy industry; along with progressive workplace experience and accountability in a previous role(s).

Primary duties include:

• Monitoring of real-time system performance
• Troubleshooting faults and underperformance
• Respond to system alarms
• Remote system control and switching
• Analysis, quantification and logging of equipment/system underperformance and outages
• Monitoring and logging of curtailment, availability, and compliance
• Management and coordination of on-site maintenance activities
• CMMS management
• O&M contract, and subcontractor management
• Client and stakeholder relations, including development of quotes and invoices
• Leadership in the safe operations and maintenance of solar PV systems
• Technical reporting of performance and operational-based data and KPIs

Requirements:

• Experience in the operation of utility-scale generation/power systems
• Project management skills and experience
• Available for occasional after hours on-call work as needed during sunlight hours
• Familiarity with solar and battery storage systems
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical abilities
• Technologist Diploma or Engineering Degree (Electrical is preferred) or Journeyperson Electrician Certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Assets:

• IT/OT, industrial networking and SCADA programming experience
• SEL Relay experience
• Experience in a control center/ROC environment
• PVSyst and experience with performance analysis
• Solar/battery storage-specific OEM experience

Preference will be given to candidates located in Calgary, Edmonton or Kelowna

Benefits

• Comprehensive Dental and Health benefits, plus Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Accrued paid vacation and sick days
• Opportunity to own shares in SkyFire Energy as an employee shareholder
• Hybrid work environment
• The opportunity to work among highly qualified, industry leading professionals in a collaborative working environment
• The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation
• An enjoyable, modern workplace, including benefits like planned staff events, recognition points program, and the ability to bring a well-behaved dog to work with you

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com/about

At SkyFire Energy, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. These values are central for us to achieve our mission to relentlessly lead the solar industry to the benefit of our community and future generations.