24/7 Real-Time Renewable Ops Manager - Solar & BESS

Cobra Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobra Group is seeking an experienced Manager, Real-Time Renewable Operations Center (Solar & BESS) to lead the 24/7 operations for a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage facilities in the United States.

You will build and lead a high-performance team, oversee real-time monitoring, dispatch, and performance analytics, and partner with field O&M teams to optimize asset uptime and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy, or related field preferred).
• 8-12+ years of experience in power generation operations, preferably in solar PV or renewable energy.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations and building teams.
• Experience setting up or managing 24/7 control rooms or dispatch centers.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, grid operations, and performance analytics.
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory and safety frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Renewable Operations Control Center and manage 24/7 operations for a fleet of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage facilities.
• Lead a team of operators, dispatchers, and performance analysts; develop staffing plans and shift schedules.
• Establish escalation procedures and foster a safety-focused, reliable, and continuously improving culture.
• Recruit, develop, and retain operational personnel; serve as primary escalation point for critical events.
• Oversee real-time monitoring and control of renewable generation and storage assets; respond to alarms and grid events.
• Coordinate dispatch, switching, outage management, and restoration activities; interface with utilities, ISOs, and balancing authorities.
• Support NERC compliance activities and operational readiness programs; track KPI trends and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

SCADA proficiency

Grid operations

Performance analytics

24/7 operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy, or related field)

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Cobra Group is seeking an experienced Manager, Real-Time Renewable Operations Center (Solar & BESS) to lead the 24/7 operations for a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage facilities in the United States.

You will build and lead a high-performance team, oversee real-time monitoring, dispatch, and performance analytics, and partner with field O&M teams to optimize asset uptime and reliability.