Real-Time Renewable Ops Manager - Solar & BESS

Cb; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cb is seeking an experienced Manager, Real-Time Renewable Operations Center to lead the operational strategy and reliability of a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar PV plants in the United States. You will establish and manage a 24/7 operations team for a fleet of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage facilities.

The role requires building staffing plans, escalations, and performance analytics to ensure safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy, or related field preferred).
• 8–12+ years of experience in power generation operations, preferably in solar PV or renewable energy.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations and building teams.
• Experience setting up or managing 24/7 control rooms or dispatch centers.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, grid operations, and performance analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Renewable Operations Control Center and manage 24/7 operations for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS facilities.
• Lead a team of operators, dispatchers, and performance analysts; develop staffing and escalation procedures.
• Oversee real-time monitoring, respond to alarms, coordinate dispatch and restoration activities.
• Interface with utilities, ISOs, RTOs, and balancing authorities; support NERC compliance.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement to asset uptime and reliability.

Skills

leadership

operations management

SCADA

renewable energy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Cb is seeking an experienced Manager, Real-Time Renewable Operations Center to lead the operational strategy and reliability of a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar PV plants in the United States. You will establish and manage a 24/7 operations team for a fleet of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage facilities.

The role requires building staffing plans, escalations, and performance analytics to ensure safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across sites.