Director of O&M Services

Adapture Renewables, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Flexible work-from-home policy

Job summary

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is seeking a Director of O&M Services to oversee the management of its utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. The role includes strategy ownership, budget management, and vendor leadership, focusing on fleet safety and performance.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in solar O&M with strong management experience. Great communication and technical skills are essential. Hybrid work is possible with the headquarters in Oakland, CA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in solar O&M or operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including managing teams.
• Proven ownership of operating budgets and cost accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and roadmap for the O&M Services function.
• Build, own, and manage the annual O&M operating budgets.
• Lead the negotiation of O&M service contracts and agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Technical expertise in PV and BESS systems

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Salesforce

PowerFactors

MS Office

Job description

Opportunity

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team is looking for an experienced Director of O&M Services to lead the technical and commercial management of our growing operating fleet. Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI – the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO brand through generations.

Overview

This position leads the O&M Services function within our Asset Management team, which is responsible for the technical and financial management of a growing portfolio (currently approximately 650 MW) of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects located across the United States. The Director of O&M Services owns the strategy, operating budget, and vendor relationships that keep the fleet safe, available, and performing - partnering closely with the O&M Performance & Optimization, Asset Management, Engineering/EPC, and Project Finance teams. This is a leadership role that sets direction and holds execution accountability rather than performing day-to-day field tasks. This position reports to the VP of Asset Management and manages a small team (1–2 direct reports), including the O&M Manager.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategy & fleet performance: Own the strategy and roadmap for the O&M Services function across the operating fleet. Define availability, performance, safety, and cost targets and the plan to achieve them.
• Budget & P&L ownership: Build, own, and manage the annual O&M operating budgets and the O&M P&L. Control fleet O&M spend, track cost-to-resolution and fiscal impact, and report financial and operational performance to Asset Management leadership and ownership.
• Vendor & contract leadership: Lead the negotiation, structuring, and management of O&M service contracts, warranty agreements, and parts/service procurement. Hold third‑party O&M providers and subcontractors accountable to scopes of work and service levels.
• Team leadership: Lead and develop the O&M Services team (1–2 direct reports), including the O&M Manager. Set clear success criteria, create space for the team to operate, and build hiring and capability for a growing fleet.
• Set the standard for fleet monitoring, troubleshooting, and work-order management; ensure issues are correctly identified, prioritized, and tracked to resolution with documented fiscal impact.
• Direct spare-parts inventory strategy and supply‑chain readiness across the fleet, addressing deficiencies before they affect availability.
• Manage escalations and relationships with equipment suppliers and OEMs to secure warranty support and resolve recurring issues.
• Partner cross-functionally with the O&M Performance & Optimization, Engineering/EPC, and Quality teams; feed O&M lessons learned into future project designs and reviews.
• Own O&M readiness for the commissioning and onboarding of new projects entering the operating fleet.
• Oversee site-services contractors and obligations, including regular and special (habitat) vegetation management; ISO connectivity (CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, etc.) issues; and fencing, gates, security, site access roads, erosion, tree trimming, neighbor relations, and related site activities.
• Establish and maintain reporting standards: scheduled technical operating reports, periodic performance assessments, and budget/variance reporting for management and ownership.
• Regular travel to operating sites is required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in solar O&M or operations; utility-scale strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated people‑leadership experience, including managing teams and/or third‑party service providers.
• Proven ownership of operating budgets and cost/P&L accountability for an operating fleet or comparable function.
• Direct experience negotiating and managing vendor and contract relationships – O&M service agreements, warranties, and parts/service procurement.
• Strong technical grounding across utility-scale PV and BESS systems, including troubleshooting strings/modules, inverters, combiner boxes, feeder lines (direct burial or conduit), racking hardware, tracker motors, actuators, bearings, controllers, sensors, and DAS/SCADA components.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of battery energy storage systems strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, a high level of organization, and the ability to lead cross-functionally with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and web-based monitoring and field-service platforms such as PowerFactors and Salesforce; able to manage department directories and standard business applications.
• Ability to take initiative and operate independently with limited guidance, with a strong desire to build, lead, and grow the function.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field preferred.

Benefits Package

• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
• Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
• Work-from-home policy (Oakland, CA headquarters with hybrid/remote flexibility)
• Annual base salary, commensurate with experience, from $200,000 - $225,000

Qualified candidates only. No search firms. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity.