Plant Manager - Lemoore, CA

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth with employer match

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vis

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee safe, productive, day-to-day field operations for a utility-scale solar PV plant. You will lead preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production and support a cleaner energy future.

This is a field-based role; travel to sites nationwide is required. You will manage safety, maintenance scheduling, documentation, and training, while ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PV maintenance experience including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, substation operations
• Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
• Skilled in testing equipment such as infrared cameras, drones, IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
• Experience working with a CMMS platform
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
• Ability to read electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with MS Office
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
• Must travel and be on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar facilities
• Understand NEC code, electrical theory, and best practices
• Perform DC and AC testing including polarity, I-V tracing, grounding, insulation testing
• Maintain maintenance schedules and service reports for solar equipment
• Maintain company property and inventory
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians
• Identify hazards and take corrective action

Skills

PV maintenance

SCADA/DAS/UPS

Electrical safety

NEC knowledge

Reading diagrams

Education

NABCEP Certified Installation Professional

OSHA 10 General Industry

Tools

Infrared cameras

Drones

IV Curve Tracing

Meggers

CMMS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Manager is directly responsible for the safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations of the utility scale solar PV plant. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Plant Manager gets to exercise a verity of skillsets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.

This role is based in the field and is not assigned to the ACT Power Services main office location. Employees primarily work from customer sites where ACT Power Services provides Operations & Maintenance services. While the listed location(s) are preferred based on the primary site assignment, candidates residing in other locations may be considered. Travel to other sites across the United States may be required based on operational and business needs.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Conducting routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
• Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical theory, industry best practices
• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
• Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: o Single Axis trackers o Central or String Inverters o Transformers o AC and DC disconnects o Substation equipment
• Maintaining company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
• Maintaining service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, substation operations, network communications and monitoring or equivalent power plant operations

• Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Infrared cameras, sUAS (drones), IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
• Experience working with a CMMS platform
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• NABCEP Certified Installation Professional
• Valid Driver’s License
• Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed mostly outside in the field at job sites. Some sites have offices available. The ability to work in inclement weather conditions is required.

SCHEDULE:

• Extended Hours
• Monday to Friday
• On-Call Rotation (Weekends/Holidays)

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)/Roth (with employer match)
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance (Group & Supplemental)
• Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Parental & Other Extended Leaves
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

Employment with ACT Power Services is at-will, where permitted by applicable law.

The statements above describe the general nature of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or related needs to perform the essential functions of the position.

ACT Power Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

ACT Power Services does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.