Site Operation Manager - Swenson Ranch Solar

ENGIE Group; Hamlin (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Site Operations Manager for the Swenson Ranch Solar project near Hamlin, TX. You will lead day-to-day site operations, safety programs, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

The role requires managing a small team, ensuring permits and reports are current, and using SCADA systems to monitor performance and asset integrity. Travel up to 25% and occasional overnight work are expected as outages occur.

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience in a related industry with industrial electrical equipment and power generation.
• Minimum two years in a leadership or supervisory role of technical, operations or maintenance personnel.
• Willingness to attain substation technician certification within 12 months.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% and occasional overnight trips.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors with PPE and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, permits, and regulatory compliance at the Hamlin site.
• Manage vendors, subcontractors, maintenance, and on-site projects.
• Monitor daily asset performance and regulatory reporting using SCADA.
• Develop and maintain documentation and reports for leadership.
• Coordinate with landowners and local communities.

Skills

Leadership experience

SCADA knowledge

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Electrical equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma/technical degree

Job description

Site Operation Manager - Swenson Ranch Solar Job Description Site Operation Manager - Swenson Ranch Solar Posting Start Date: 10/28/26 Requisition ID: 73277

General information

Hamlin, United States, 79520 ENGIE North America Inc. Operation / Production Renewable Permanent Full - Time

What You Can Expect

As the Site Operations Manager for our power plant situated near in Hamlin, TX you will bear the responsibility for overseeing total employment, training, schedules, safety, and the day-to-day financial operations of the site. In your capacity as lead of safety, it is imperative to ensure that all permits and reports are current, valid, and in compliance with both federal and state regulatory agencies. You will be tasked with the management of vendors, subcontractors, maintenance, and consultants, coordinating efforts with third parties. Additionally, you will handle the troubleshooting of Balance of Plant (BOP) switching, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) functions, and communicate with landowners and local communities.

Your managerial role extends to leading a team comprising two technicians and indirectly overseeing a Regional Administrator. Utilizing systems like Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), you will monitor daily asset performance and regulatory compliance to meet standards set by organizations such as the National Electrical Renewables Council (NERC). Your responsibilities involve utilizing various computer-based systems, ensuring the timely update and maintenance of all documentation. Collaboration with cross-functional management may be necessary to provide reports on the status, progress, and development of various projects on-site.

In this role your key responsibilities everyday will be:

• Able to provide technical and management support for the design and operations of the wind farm site
• Must be willing to attain substation technician certification within 12 months of hire date
• Carries out all responsibilities under environmental legislation to prevent environmental spills
• Manages a safety program that complies with all Federal and State requirements ensuring the safe operation of the site regarding the public, employees, and equipment
• Cooperates with internal and third parties regarding safety and regulatory compliance and responds to their recommendations in a timely manner

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma/ technical degree or equivalent education where you gain knowledge and or experience with leadership, management, communication, organizational, operational and prioritization skills
• Must have seven (7) years’ experience in a related industry where you have experience with industrial electrical equipment, power generations, thermal generations, line, and utility scale equipment
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in leadership or supervisory role of technical, operations or maintenance personnel
• Working knowledge of solar generating equipment and technologies and substations to identify, categorize and troubleshoot
• Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, shafts, small enclosed areas) as well as work at various heights and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses

Additional Details

• Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips to support planned and forced outages at other facilities including solar sites-may require overnight stay
• Must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally on limited occasions
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The position consists of 50% work indoors and 50% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
• Could involve some lifting / up to 50 lbs

Compensation

Salary Range: $96, 900 – $129,200 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.