PV Solar Site Manager

Wind Tech Recruiters; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy company is seeking a PV Solar Site Manager in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves overseeing site operations, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of leadership experience in PV and possess relevant technical skills. This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance if needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in O&M, preferably in photovoltaic (PV) environments.
• Strong understanding of PV hazards and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to perform switching and lock-out/tag-out functions on PV-related equipment.
• Experience monitoring site performance, availability, and reliability.
• Certification on low and medium voltage equipment (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Maximo familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage site employees, contractors, and service providers.
• Provide training and support for technicians.
• Complete accurate documentation and records for maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, and service/warranty contracts.
• Conduct safety analyses and hazard reviews; enforce PPE and lock-out/tag-out protocols.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant facility and equipment environment.
• Lead root cause analyses to identify failure modes and improve reliability.
• Prepare and maintain site performance and operations reports; manage site budget.

Skills

Leadership in O&M

Understanding of PV hazards

Workplace safety standards

Regulatory compliance

Site performance monitoring

MS Office / Maximo

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Technical diploma/high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Maximo

Job description

WTR Search is seeking a PV Solar Site Manager for a leading Renewable Energy company to oversee the safe, efficient, and high-performing operation of a photovoltaic (PV) site near Columbus, Ohio. This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance if needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all site employees, contractors, and service providers to maximize equipment availability and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Provide training and support for technicians in troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing, and retrofitting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components, including battery storage systems.
• Oversee assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, and service/warranty contracts.
• Conduct safety analyses and hazard reviews; enforce use of PPE and lock-out/tag-out protocols.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant facility and equipment environment.
• Lead root cause analyses to identify failure modes and drive reliability improvements.
• Supervise site inventory of tools, consumables, and spare parts.
• Ensure training certifications and qualifications for all personnel remain current.
• Complete accurate documentation and records for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly site performance and operations reports.
• Develop and manage site budget; track and report operational costs.
• Serve as the primary site contact for landowners, regulators, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade groups, and community forums.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in O&M, preferably in photovoltaic (PV) environments.
• Strong understanding of PV hazards, workplace safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to perform switching and lock-out/tag-out functions on PV-related equipment.
• Experience in monitoring site performance, availability, and reliability.
• Certification on low and medium voltage equipment (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Maximo is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus five years’ industry experience; OR technical diploma/high school diploma and ten years’ experience in a related energy field.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.