Director of Energy Storage, O&M

SOLV Energy, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a senior leader to drive the BESS O&M program across multiple sites in the U.S. The role focuses on integrating performance, safety, and reliability into daily operations while aligning with enterprise governance and standards.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in utility-scale energy operations, strong BESS expertise, and a track record of building and developing high-performance teams within a structured organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in utility-scale energy operations with leadership roles.
• Experience starting or scaling a new team or division.
• Expertise in BESS technologies, power electronics, SCADA, and grid-connected assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a BESS-focused O&M team and develop technical competencies.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, NFPA, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with Safety, Compliance, SCADA, and Control Center teams.
• Negotiate OEM partnerships, SLAs, and warranties for BESS assets.

Skills

BESS operations

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Asset management tools

Job description

* Ensure the BESS service line integrates seamlessly into the broader O&M organization’s processes, governance, and performance expectations.* Collaborate with Performance Engineering on KPI modeling, analytics, and performance optimization specific to BESS assets.* Work with the Compliance Team to ensure BESS‐specific NERC, NFPA, and environmental compliance.* Partner with the Safety Team to extend enterprise safety programs, JHAs, and field protocols into the storage business line.* Coordinate with SCADA on data pipeline requirements, alarm strategy, remote‐access standards, and monitoring capabilities.* Align with the Control Center to integrate BESS dispatch practices, outage response protocols, and real‐time situational awareness.* Build and lead a BESS-focused team within the O&M organization, identifying skill needs, recruiting talent, and developing technical competencies.* Establish training programs, performance expectations, and workforce development pathways for BESS operations team members.* Foster a culture of innovation, safety leadership, cross‐functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.* Implement BESS‐specific risk management approaches, including failure mode reviews, emergency response protocols, and operational risk dashboards.* Ensure all BESS activities meet corporate safety expectations and regulatory requirements.* Lead incident reviews, lessons learned integration, and process improvements across the BESS business line.* Manage OEM partnerships, long‐term service agreements, and warranty structures for BESS assets supported by the O&M organization.* Evaluate third‐party service providers and establish performance criteria for BESS maintenance partners.* Support Business Development and Legal in negotiating scopes, SLAs, warranties, and technical requirements.* 8+ years in utility-scale energy operations with at least 3 years in leadership roles.* Demonstrated experience starting or scaling a new team, division, or operational function.* Expertise in BESS technologies, power electronics, SCADA systems, and grid-connected assets.* Proven track record managing multisite operations and complex technical teams.* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy systems, or a related technical field.* Experience with hybrid renewable + storage assets.* Background in reliability engineering, asset management, or performance analytics.* Experience in entrepreneurial environments, startups, or rapid scale operations.* Entrepreneurial mindset within a structured organization* Strategic planning and business line development* Ability to integrate new capabilities into established operational frameworks* Cross‐functional collaboration skills* Deep technical understanding of BESS operations* Contract negotiation and commercial acumen* Talent development and leadership* Risk and compliance governance* Continuous improvement and operational excellenceSOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle.Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork.As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S.Learn more at**SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer**At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.