Energy Facilities Manager

DeKalb Health; Brimley (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Mills Indian Community seeks an Energy Facilities Manager to oversee renewable energy projects from design through commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a 4-year degree, solar site management experience, and strong data, analytics, and communication skills. Travel and collaboration with stakeholders are essential, with a focus on sustainable energy goals.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years in solar site management with preferred 10 years in solar operations or utilities.
• Experience with energy technologies, grant management, and reporting.
• Strong budgeting, data management and analytics capabilities.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a solid work history.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight of renewable energy systems including solar and battery storage.
• Monitor project development, contracts, budgets, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate site services and ensure safety and compliance.
• Develop QA plans and technical materials for facility management.
• Perform risk mitigation and support environmental and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with contractors, utilities, vendors, and engineering bodies.
• Support community workforce development programs as needed.
• Travel as required to project sites and meetings.
• Ensure end-of-life planning and recycling strategies for systems.
• Manage data and analytics to quantify energy and economic benefits.
• Attend trainings and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Energy technologies

Grant management

Reporting

Energy program development

Solar site management

Substation experience

Data management

Analytics

Partnership collaboration

Budget management

MS Office

Energy software

Communication

Track record

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Energy software

Job description

• Location 12140 WEST LAKESHORE DR,BRIMLEY, MI, 49715-9319,United States
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Energy Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of renewable energy projects for the benefit of the Bay Mills Indian Community. This role involves managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from conceptual design and financial planning to construction and final commissioning. The Energy Facilities Manager will ensure projects meet deadlines, stay within budget, comply with environmental regulations, and align with organizational sustainability goals. They coordinate cross-functional teams, liaise with stakeholders, and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery.? The Energy Facilities Manager will meet academic and professional qualifications, demonstrate dedication to excellent member service, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Indian Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Provide technical expertise and daily oversight of renewable energy systems, including the construction, operation, and maintenance of solar installations and battery energy storage systems.
• 2. Ensure contract compliance, monitor project development and construction status, and report on financial and operational performance for operating renewable projects.
• 3. Contract for site services such as electric, fire inspection, lawn mowing, etc.
• 4. Provide routine visual monitoring of the BESS, collection system, pad mount transformers, junction boxes, electrical, structural, foundations, civil, laydown areas, crane pads, roads, fences, gates, met towers, communications and SCADA works.
• 5. Work with a contractor to develop and implement an EPA approved Quality Assurance Project Plan.
• 6. Develop technical materials for facility management and operation, make presentations on technical topics; maintain contacts with engineering associations, utilities, vendors and manufacturers of energy waste reduction products and services.
• 7. Assist with Bay Mills Community College Workforce Development Program, as needed.
• 8. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including delays, budget overruns, environmental impact, and safety hazards.
• 9. Develop and implement strategies for refurbishment and end-of-life recycling and disposal of renewable energy systems when they reach the end of their lifespan.
• 10. Review program proposals, calculate potential energy and economic benefits, assist with quantifying outcomes, and consult on energy savings measurement and verification.
• 11. Other duties may be assigned within the scope and complexity of this position’s essential functions.
• 12. Must attend all mandatory trainings designated through the Human Resources Department and/or Department Director.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Technologies, Sustainable Business Management, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, or other related fields.
• 2. Experience with energy technologies, grant management, reporting, and energy program development;
• 3. Minimum of 5 years of solar site manager experience and preferably 10 years of solar operations or utility experience, preferred
• 4. At least 2 years of substation, collection, transmission equipment operation and maintenance experience, preferred
• 5. Experience in data management, reporting, or analytics, preferably in the energy sector.
• 6. Ability to work with partners and other agencies
• 7. Strong organization skills and ability to manage a diverse array of responsibilities/ activities
• 8. Knowledge and experience in budget management and development
• 9. Working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), energy technology software.
• 10. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good technical writing, oral communication and presentation skills
• 11. Must have an excellent past work record as demonstrated from reports from past employment references
• 12. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each function listed under the essential functions and physical demands categories of this position description.
• 13. Must be able to travel when required.
• 14. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, privacy, and confidentiality.
• 15. Proven ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with all employees.
• 16. Knowledge or experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• 17. Knowledge or experience in working with Native Americans preferred.
• 18. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each function listed under the essential functions and physical demands categories of this position description.

Summary

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an employment agreement or contract, nor is it an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Bay Mills reserves the right to change, add, or reassign job duties or combine positions, or portions thereof, at any time.

It is the policy of Bay Mills Indian Community to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable tribal, federal or state law. However, BMIC may grant first consideration for employment to Indians in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972.