Site Lead - Rabbitbrush/Chaparral Solar

Leeward Renewable Energy; Rosamond (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Site Lead (P3) to direct all power plant operations for maintenance and repairs, focusing on performance and reliability of the solar facility. In partnership with the plant manager, you will develop strategies to improve performance and profitability across the site.

This role is available at various locations and offers exposure to a small team, growth opportunities, and collaboration with all organizational levels to support our energy goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple teams of technicians and contractors.
• High voltage switching, troubleshooting, and repair experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare and manage annual budgets and plant activity schedules.
• Strong communication and reporting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager in annual budget preparation and scheduling.
• Ensure safety at the power plant level and oversee day-to-day activities.
• Oversee site personnel, contractors, and quality of repairs and maintenance.
• Create and approve purchase requests and work orders; communicate status updates.
• Manage plant reporting and liaison with stakeholders, landowners, and the public.
• Travel up to 10–20% as needed and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Safety management

Budgeting

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Business Administration degree

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance Management System

Job description

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Job Summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is currently seeking an experienced Site Lead (P3) to assist in the direction of all power plants operations for maintenance and repairs focusing on the performance and reliability of the entire power plant. In conjunction with the plant manager, develop strategies for the improved performance and profitability of all aspects of the solar power plant. This position is available at various locations and provides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for interesting work within a small team, the ability to expand their experience, work with all levels of the organization, and contribute to the company's success.

Essential Functions

• Assist Plant Manager in preparation of annual budgets and scheduling of plant activities
• Responsible for all aspect of safety on the power plant level
• Responsible for day-to-day activities of the power plant.
• Oversee all Site Personnel, its contractors, and quality completion of scheduled activities or repairs.
• Adheres to, supports, and enforces all company policies
• Create Purchase Requests, Work Orders and approval in the company maintenance management system
• Able to effectively communicate status updates
• Responsible for plant reporting
• Customer, Landowner, and Public Relations
• Approves Timecards when applicable.
• Work with Inventory personnel to make sure plant is supplied properly with parts and consumables.
• Perform Balance of Plant / Substation required inspections, operation, and maintenance.
• Able to follow a company / plant budget and perform cost benefit analysis.
• Able to participate and respond in an On-Call 24/7/365 rotating schedule.
• Willingness to travel, expectation is that this position may travel away from base location 10% - 20% of time.
• Assist with construction activities, quality control, documentation, work oversite and inspections.
• Manage the proper disposal of hazardous waste and tracking requirements
• Achieve Qualified Electrical Worker Level Two Status within one year of employment by completing the required training and task verifications.
• Follows all regulatory requirements and complete required regulatory training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or a technical field or related experience preferred.
• Successful completion of all training, education courses and/or skill level testing required by the Company for entry into this position
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• 5 years industry experience as solar technician with a leadership background.
• High voltage switching, troubleshooting, and repair experience preferred
• Inventory control experience preferred
• Intermediate skills working with Windows office software’s in previous related experience, and/or as the Company may determine to be an appropriate skill level.
• Proficient in use of personal computers (i.e., Windows environment, word processing and spreadsheet applications).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Strong analytical capabilities and information analysis abilities.
• Problem solving skills being able to identify problems and recommend solutions to remedy issues.
• Demonstrated use of initiative, common sense approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Leadership and management ability a must managing multiple teams of technicians and various contractors on the project.
• Intermediate math skills.

Physical Demands

• Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.