Operations Coordinator

Nextpower; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401(k) matching

Unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Nextpower, located in San Rafael, CA, is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support a team with administrative and operational tasks. The role emphasizes logistics coordination, budget management, and fostering team efficiency in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, and stock compensation eligibility.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of administrative, coordination, or operations support experience.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a team of around 40 members.
• Coordinate travel logistics for team members.
• Assist with budget tracking and invoice processing.

Skills

Administrative support

Coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Operations Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to a designated team within a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. This role focuses on enabling team efficiency, improving operational processes, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Job Description

The Operations Coordinator is a team‑facing position focused on coordination, organization, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, managing multiple priorities while supporting stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Team Operations & Coordination

• Provide administrative support to a direct team of approximately [40] members
• Coordinate team meetings, recurring cadences, and cross‑functional sessions
• Manage shared calendars, conference room scheduling, and meeting logistics
• Track action items and support follow‑ups to ensure accountability
• Assign, track and manage completion of required trainings for the team

Planning & Logistics

• Coordinate domestic and occasional international travel for team members
• Prepare and process expense reports in compliance with company policy
• Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and purchase requisitions
• Support contract and FTE personnel onboarding by obtaining access to NX systems, procuring IT equipment, PPE, and updating team org charts
• Assist with receiving, organizing and distributing deliveries and shipments

Project & Operations Support

• Coordinate field mobilizations, safety trainings, logistics, and execution of pile load testing projects
• Coordinate operations meetings with customers, internal teams, and field personnel
• Organize field data, photos, and information gathered during pile load testing projects
• Work closely with structural and geotechnical engineering teams to generate test plans, provide feedback on their effectiveness, and drive improvement
• Coordinate field mobilizations, safety trainings, logistics and execution of production customer projects and training program

Process Support

• Assist with departmental projects and track key milestones
• Support preparation of presentations, reports, and team communications
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase team efficiency

Events & Engagement

• Support customer visits to Nextpower facilities
• Coordinate team offsites, workshops, and internal events
• Support leadership visits and cross‑functional planning sessions
• Partner with HR or leadership on team engagement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of administrative, coordination, or operations support experience
• Experience supporting a team in a corporate office and field environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Confluence)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• High attention to detail and follow‑through

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technology, renewable energy, manufacturing, or other fast‑paced industries
• Experience supporting cross‑functional or distributed teams
• Familiarity with ERP, expense, or procurement systems (e.g., Workday, Concur, SAP)
• Experience with Salesforce, and Netsuite
• Data analytics and data management experience a major plus (Excel, Python, PowerBI)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Core Competencies

• Proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Collaborative and service‑oriented approach
• Professionalism and discretion
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(k) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com.

Compensation

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job‑related reasons. This position reports to the San Rafael location five days a week, onsite. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00–$85,000.00 (Applicable to California).

Company Overview

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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