Plant Manager

Clearway Energy Group; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Plant Manager for Buckthorn Solar in Fort Stockton, TX, to oversee operations and staff of a utility-scale solar site. The role emphasizes safe, compliant operations and accountability for performance and uptime.

The manager will supervise maintenance, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with contractual obligations while coordinating with management and subcontractors to meet goals and maintain equipment and site safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years in solar plant operations or 7+ years in instrumentation & controls/Electrical work.
• Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard.
• Experience with operations financial management, forecasting, and controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant maintenance program focusing on safety, planning, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Ensure availability to meet contractual obligations and manage budgets.
• Monitor safe work practices for PV plants and BOP repairs and maintenance.
• Supervise technicians, participate in hiring, and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies; report on third-party maintenance efforts.
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Develop standard work procedures and maintain manuals/instructions for PV systems.

Skills

Solar plant operations

HV electrical work

Instrumentation & controls

HV switchyard experience

MS Office (Excel, Word)

SAP CMMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

SAP CMMS

Job description

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and staff of Buckthorn Solar. The primary objective is accountability for the safe and compliant operations of the utility-scale solar farm.

This position will be based at Buckthorn Solar in Fort Stockton, TX.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the PV industry, with an emphasis on safety, planning/scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance
• Primary responsibility for availability, meeting contractual obligations, and budget
• Monitor and enforce safe work practices as they relate to PV Solar plants and PV Solar BOP repairs and maintenance
• First line supervisor responsible for technicians. Assists in the hiring of site maintenance personnel and conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine the competency, knowledge, and contribution of the site maintenance personnel
• Monitor and report on manufacture and third-party maintenance and repair efforts
• Supervise/conduct/assist in troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems
• Monitors and manages the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and reordering as necessary
• Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance
• Communicates regularly with Management and all site personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure excellent two-way communication concerning operational and maintenance issues
• Participate in contract negotiations with sub-contractors and other vendors for parts and services required.
• Responsible for manuals, updates, and work instructions for site personnel and PV systems
• Work with team members to establish goals, action plans and strategies
• Develop standard work procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with respect to all functions of DEI

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5 years of experience in the operation of Solar plants, or 7 years of equivalent experience in instrumentation & controls, MV/HV Electrical work
• Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard
• Experience with operations financial management, forecasting, and controls preferred
• Proficiency in using MS Office software to include spreadsheet and document applications
• Experience working with plant systems and computerized maintenance management systems (SAP)
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume

What Would Be Nice

• Technical School Diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Journeyman electrician preferred

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

#LI-Onsite

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $128,000 — $159,000 USD.

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.

Notice to Applicants. Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants. Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.