Plant Manager - Uvalde, TX

QE Solar; Uvalde (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% paid employee health premiums

Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

QE Solar is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee field services for solar and BESS assets across projects, optimizing performance and ensuring compliance. The role includes directing field teams, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory adherence in diverse environments.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years as Plant Manager or Field Engineer in power gen, with 600V–1500V experience, NEC/IEEE/NFPA-70E knowledge, and DAS/SCADA proficiency. Certifications in inverters/BESS are a plus.

Formación

• High School or Technical School Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Veterans or military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
• 2+ years of specialist, technical experience with solar, BESS, or other renewable systems; Experience with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS).
• 4 years of technical experience as a Plant Manager or Field Engineer in power generation; Experience with 600V-1500V systems; Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE and NFPA-70e; Proficient with technology and computing platforms; C&I/Utility Scale solar/BESS experience.
• Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications (e.g. SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD) a plus.
• Thermography certifications (Level 1)
• IT/networking skills: RS485, Modbus, TCP/IP, etc.
• Completion of NFPA 70E courses
• CPR/First Aid

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and repair systems failures on existing solar sites and support preventative maintenance on solar, BESS, and related equipment.
• Manage field teams (internal and external) and scheduling of field personnel; assist in managing contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure a safe, event-free work environment by adhering to safety policies and site plans; ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, and equipment modifications; provide timely written and oral communications.
• Coordinate with leadership, project managers, clients and subcontractors to ensure timely resolution of activities; oversee warranty matters.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Safety compliance

Field operations

SCADA

Data acquisition

Electrical systems

600V-1500V systems

NEC/IEEE/NFPA-70e

Educación

High School or Technical School Degree

Herramientas

SCADA PPC

RS485/Modbus

Data Acquisition Systems (DAS)

Descripción del empleo

QE Solar is one of the nation's largest independent solar and BESS operations and maintenance providers, with over 15 years of operating experience. We manage 10 GW of solar and 7.5 GWh of BESS across 44 states, supporting asset owners with multi-hundred MW utility solar projects and large standalone BESS systems. We're pure-play O&M. That focus means our entire organization is built around one thing: keeping solar and storage assets running well. Our technicians carry broad OEM certifications, and our in-house capabilities span MV/HV electrical, vegetation management, engineering, and capital improvements, to streamline asset management for project owners.

As a Plant Manager, you are responsible for supervising ongoing field services support to solar, battery storage (BESS) or other renewable energy systems on a continual/on-demand basis in order to optimize equipment performance, troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues, support emergency repairs and other provide ongoing O&M compliance support. In this role you will assist with/and schedule all routine site inspections, maintenance projects, equipment & system testing, and other project compliance, troubleshoot or restoration matters. Plant Managers regularly participate in field support, training, and project safety orientations/classes in order to develop skills and technical expertise in one or multiple disciplines including PV array, inverter, medium voltage, BESS and other solar services.

1. Diagnose and repair systems failures on existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future. Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar, BESS and other project equipment. Support field teams and clients via oversight/support of warranty matters regarding equipment and systems for use or replacement. Installs, removes, troubleshoots and the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment.

2. Manage field teams (both internal and external) performing work on site. Maintain scheduling of all internal field personnel. Assist in managing contractual and regulatory compliance for the plant.

3. Ensure a safe, event-free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Ensure compliance with all site specific plans, manuals, and safety requirements/safe best practices (e.g. lock-out/tag-out compliance, JHA completion, LDL testing, and compliance with all company safety policies or procedures and work practices).

4. Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations. Provide reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion.

5. Communicate with company leadership, project leads/managers, clients and third-party sub-contractors to ensure timely resolution to all required activities;

Knowledge of power generation systems (preferably Substations, PV and BESS), proficiency with SCADA/PPC,

Required Education

High School or Technical School Degree, Or, equivalent combination of education and experience; Veterans or military experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Preferred Education

2+ years of specialist, technical experience with solar, BESS, or other renewable systems. Experience with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS)

Required Experience

4 years technical experience as a Plant Manager or Field Engineer in power generation; Experience working with 600v-1500v systems; Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE and current NFPA-70e requirements; Proficient with technology and computing programs/platforms; C&I/Utility Scale solar/BESS work experience; Experience with operations of solar sites and/or project maintenance and compliance

Other Certifications

Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications (e.g SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD, etc) a plus

Thermography certifications (Level 1)

IT/networking skills: Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc.

Completion of NFPA 70E courses

CPR/First Aid

QE Solar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This role is performed primarily in field, construction, or industrial environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position requires:

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments, including solar sites, construction sites, and industrial facilities, in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.)
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds or more, with or without assistance
• Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, testing equipment, and technical devices with precision
• Ability to safely climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces and near energized equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols
• Visual acuity to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents, and to identify potential hazards
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, harnesses, arc-flash protection, and other job-specific gear
• Effective verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members, supervisors, and other trades in active work environments

QE Solar offers incredible benefits! We enjoy:

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
• Discounted Life & Disability Insurance