Lead O&M Technician

OneEnergy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 6 weeks

Volunteer Time Off

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking an experienced Lead O&M Technician for the Midwest region to oversee day-to-day solar project operations, safety, quality control, and performance testing across a portfolio of sites.

Reporting to the Associate Director O&M, you will mentor the O&M team, coordinate with contractors and engineers, review site requirements, and help implement best practices to maintain reliability and efficiency while traveling 25–50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Solar O&M, construction and/or technical project experience.
• OHSA-30 Certification preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated track record of success in solar energy or related field.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational capacity to manage multiple employees and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Build and MS Project is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio level oversight to the O&M team responsible for day-to-day operations across a regional solar project portfolio.
• Engage with on-site contractors and project stakeholders as OneEnergy’s primary contact supported by the O&M team.
• Support the team in developing and maintaining best practices for jobsite safety, quality, and subcontractor management.
• Mentor and oversee the O&M team as the lead for accountability, quality and safety on projects.
• Review construction/operational requirements and suggest improvements to standards and procedures.
• Facilitate communications between on-site staff, Procurement, Engineering and Administration to meet customer needs.
• Foster continuous improvement of procedures for efficiency; share learned field practices with Field Engineering and Delivery PMs.
• Ensure contractor adherence to HSE and contract obligations through on-site and remote oversight.
• Provide leadership for troubleshooting, energization, commissioning and capacity testing.
• Create and implement company processes; operate professionally and collaboratively with all participants.

Skills

Solar O&M

Project management

Safety leadership

Field troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Build

MS Project

Job description

About OneEnergy Renewables

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart. We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

About The Role

OneEnergy is seeking an experienced commercial and/or utility-scale solar Lead O&M Technician for the Midwest region. The Lead O&M Technician will report to the Associate Director O&M and work hand in hand with Operations Analyst, Lead Design Engineers, Subcontractors, and other support staff. The position will have responsibility for assisting the O&M team in reviewing a portfolio of project site activities, including safety, maintenance, compliance, quality assurance and quality control both on-site and through remote measures. The Lead O&M Technician will provide advance level commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing to support our Operations and Maintenance Portfolio.

What You\'ll Do

• Provide portfolio level oversight to the O&M team that is responsible for day-to-day operations oversight on solar projects located within a geographical region.


• Engage with the on-site contractors and various other project stakeholders as OneEnergy’s primary project contact person supported by the O&M team.


• Provide team support in efforts to develop, maintain, and ensure the team’s consistent best practices for jobsite safety, quality, and subcontractor management.


• Provide mentorship, and oversight of your O&M team, as the lead for accountability, quality and safety on OneEnergy’s project.


• Review construction/operational requirements and provide improvements to OneEnergy standards and procedures to maintain quality and safety on our projects.


• Help facilitate and support other O&M team communications of project requirements and expectations between on-site Staff, Procurement, Engineering and Administrative staff to ensure all customer project needs and internal administrative requirements are met.


• Help foster and support efforts to continually improve operational methods for value and efficiency. Collaborate with Field Engineering and Delivery PMs to update and communicate learned field best practices that allow OneEnergy to maintain an industry leadership position.


• Review and improve OneEnergy requirements for contractor adherence to HSE and Contract obligations through on-site and remote oversight and standard process improvement.


• Provide leadership and support for the O&M team as a technical lead for troubleshooting, energization, commissioning, witness test and capacity testing.


• Create and foster continuous improvement between internal teams, utilizing tools, and creating company processes where needed.


• Operate in a professional, responsible, and collaborative manner with all project participants.


• Communicate all internal and external party performance, attendance or quality concerns with the Associate Director O&M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of Solar O&M, construction and/or technical project experience.


• OHSA-30 Certification preferred, but not required.


• Demonstrated track record of success in solar energy or related field.


• Strong attention to detail with organizational capacity to manage multiple employees and projects simultaneously.


• A proven ability to provide high level of safety and expertise during high-risk activities like energization, testing, commissioning and operational support.


• Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.


• Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.


• Ability to contribute to an amicable working environment with other associates and employees.


• Position requires frequent travel, approximately 25-50% in the field, depending on time of year.


• Proficient PC computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and Windows. Experience in construction management software (Procore, Autodesk Build, MS Project, etc) a benefit.


• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.

Compensation

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.