O&M Manager - Solar

Invenergy LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager to oversee the Pleasant Prairie Energy Center, a 240MW solar facility. You will manage day-to-day operations, safety programs, and maintenance procedures to ensure reliable energy delivery.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to travel up to 50%. The position offers competitive base pay and a performance-based bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willing to travel up to 50% as business needs warrant.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the facility in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Recruit, select, train and manage plant operating, maintenance and administrative staff.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
• Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
• Procure parts, materials, services and support resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental and contractual responsibilities.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
• Perform routine Quality Assurance checks of solar technician work.
• Assist solar technicians from time to time in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communications

Outdoor work in inclement weather

Travel up to 50%

Tools

SCADA systems

Thermographic inspection tools

I‑V curve tracing

Meggers

Ground fault detection

Job description

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

About the Site

The Pleasant Prairie Energy Center is a 240MW solar generation center using GE Flexinverters and NextTracker tracking systems.

Position Overview

As an Operations & Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for managing the Pleasant Prairie Energy Center.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the facility in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Recruit, select, train and manage plant operating, maintenance and administrative staff.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
• Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
• Procure parts, materials, services and support resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental and contractual responsibilities.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
• Perform routine Quality Assurance checks of solar technician work.
• Assist solar technicians from time to time in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Required Skills

• A minimum of six (6) months of supervisory experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb portable ladders without assistance.
• This position may require the ability to remotely manage new projects within a region, so candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% as business needs warrant.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience

• Experience in power generation facilities.
• A minimum of two (4) years of supervisory/management experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or skilled trade environment.
• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
• Experience in an industrial environment dealing with managing machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance manager, electrician manager, electronic manager, field engineer manager, service manager, etc.
• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems.
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection.
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other standard practices.
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics.

Base Pay

Base Pay $115,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Annual Bonus

Bonus: 10% - 40%

Benefits

• Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.