Pre-Operations Specialist

Invenergy; Illinois; On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Pre-Ops Specialist to ensure operational readiness for wind, solar and battery storage projects as they transition from construction to operations. You will lead onboarding, safety culture integration, and cross-functional handoffs across the fleet.

You will train staff on substations, O&M and EAM workflows, identify improvements, and travel up to 75% to support sites nationwide while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of Renewable Energy experience.
• Experience and proficiency working with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of renewable energy operations and associated equipment.
• Experience working with high voltage tooling and personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical training to varied audiences.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, project-based environments.
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel within the US fleet to support Invenergy-owned and third-party contracted sites on various scopes of work. Up to 75% travel – Monday through Friday travel.
• Understand and train complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems associated with renewable operations.
• Manage and train deliverables and contractual obligations, while interfacing with internal/external parties.
• Develop and deliver technical training (substation, O&M, EAM, Intelex).
• Identify, document, and communicate opportunities for operational and quality improvements.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise, while working with minimal oversight.
• Promote and reinforce Invenergy Safety culture and safe work practices.
• Participate in construction calls for new projects
• Host site onboarding calls with New Site Managers
• Coordinate cross-functional handoff to operations.
• Lead site onboarding training and readiness activities.
• Draft procedures and lead workflow process.
• Create site assets and maintenance structures.

Skills

Renewable energy experience

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

High voltage tooling

Outdoor work

Safety culture

Cross-functional coordination

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS (EAM)

SCADA

MS Office

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.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Pre-Ops Specialist supports the successful transition of Wind, Solar and Battery Storage projects from construction to operations by ensuring operational readiness, safety culture integration, and technical consistency across the fleet. This role plays a critical part in new site start‑ups, workforce readiness, and continuous improvement during the pre‑operations phase.

Responsibilities:

• Travel within the US fleet to support Invenergy-owned and third-party contracted sites on various scopes of work. Up to 75% travel – Monday through Friday travel.
• Understand and train complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems associated with renewable operations.
• Manage and train deliverables and contractual obligations, while interfacing with internal/external parties.
• Develop and deliver technical training (substation, O&M, EAM, Intelex).
• Identify, document, and communicate opportunities for operational and quality improvements.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise, while working with minimal oversight.
• Promote and reinforce Invenergy Safety culture and safe work practices.
• Participate in construction calls for new projects
• Host site onboarding calls with New Site Managers
• Coordinate cross-functional handoff to operations.
• Lead site onboarding training and readiness activities.
• Draft procedures and lead workflow process.
• Create site assets and maintenance structures.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of Renewable Energy experience.
• Experience and proficiency working with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of renewable energy operations and associated equipment.
• Experience working with high voltage tooling and personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds)
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to develop and deliver technical training to varied audiences
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, project-based environments
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Network communications experience
• Knowledge of CMMS (EAM) is preferred.
• Proficiency with equipment SCADA and control software.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Base Pay

$88,000.00 - $108,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 0% - 15%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

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.