Renewable DG Operations Manager

TotalEnergies Group; Conyers, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, dental & vision

HSA with company contributions

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Integrated Power USA, a TotalEnergies initiative, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe, reliable operation of solar and energy storage assets across Georgia. You will manage O&M providers, analyze performance data, coordinate with OEMs, and drive continuous improvement to maximize asset performance.

The role requires at least 3+ years in operations/maintenance within renewables, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations, maintenance, asset management, power generation, renewable energy, industrial facilities, electrical infrastructure, or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to systematically evaluate operational issues and drive effective resolution.
• Ability to interpret performance, operational, and maintenance data to identify risks, trends, and optimization opportunities.
• Ability to assess technical, safety, operational, and commercial risks and make sound risk-based decisions.
• Experience managing contractors, OEMs, and technical service providers to achieve safety, reliability, and performance objectives.
• Knowledge of renewable energy performance metrics, operational KPIs, and performance analysis.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices, maintenance standards, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with remote monitoring, CMMS, data analysis tools, and other operational technologies used in renewable energy asset management.
• Understanding of operating budgets, guarantees, warranties, and customer contractual obligations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, including the ability to communicate effectively in technical, commercial, and customer-facing environments.
• OSHA and NFPA 70E training required; certification may be obtained following hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, reliable operation of an assigned portfolio of distributed generation solar and energy storage assets.
• Manage third-party O&M providers to ensure safe execution of work, proactively identify and mitigate hazards, verify compliance with site-specific safety requirements, and contribute to safety programs.
• Drive asset availability, reliability, and performance through monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor performance data, remote monitoring platforms, weather conditions, site cameras, alarms, and trends to identify issues and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily operational activities with O&M providers, OEMs, Remote Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure timely maintenance.
• Lead investigations of equipment failures and underperformance, perform root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions.
• Engage inverter, tracker, battery, communications, and other OEMs to resolve technical issues and pursue warranty recovery.
• Ensure maintenance is planned, tracked, documented, and completed within CMMS and other systems per requirements.
• Review contracts, service agreements, warranties, manuals, drawings, procedures to ensure compliance and asset management.
• Contribute to maintenance strategies, quality programs, procedures, and reliability initiatives for long-term performance.
• Manage operating expenses, service provider costs, and warranties while maintaining safety and reliability.
• Develop spare parts strategies to minimize downtime and lifecycle costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders through contractual obligations and reporting.
• Collaborate on quoting, invoicing, availability guarantees, warranty claims, and other operational activities.
• Lead continuous improvement by capturing lessons, sharing best practices, and evaluating new technologies.

Skills

Operations leadership

Contractor management

O&M coordination

Data analysis

Problem solving

Technical communications

Tools

CMMS

Remote monitoring

Data analysis tools

Warranty administration

Job description

Integrated Power USA, a TotalEnergies initiative, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe, reliable operation of solar and energy storage assets across Georgia. You will manage O&M providers, analyze performance data, coordinate with OEMs, and drive continuous improvement to maximize asset performance.

The role requires at least 3+ years in operations/maintenance within renewables, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel to project sites.