Solar Field Operations Leader (Multi-State)

QE Solar; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health premium

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance

Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

QE Solar is seeking a Field Operations Manager to lead field technicians and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across our distributed generation portfolio. You will drive operational excellence, safety, and quality, while partnering with customers to deliver reliable solar and BESS service.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in renewable operations, 3+ years in people leadership, and strong knowledge of electrical systems, NFPA 70E, and CMMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in renewable energy operations.
• 5+ years in renewable operations with field leadership.
• 3+ years leading field personnel.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, inverters, MV equipment, DAS, and O&M.
• OSHA and NFPA 70E knowledge.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and CMMS experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Solar Field Technicians across multiple states.
• Oversee daily field operations including maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning support, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA NFPA 70E, and customer requirements.
• Conduct field visits to coach technicians and uphold quality.
• Monitor KPIs such as uptime, response times, work orders, labor, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop staffing plans and resource allocation.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and train employees.
• Conduct performance reviews and employee development.
• Manage labor, travel, fleet, and budgets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Asset Management, Vegetation Management, and other departments.
• Conduct customer meetings and site visits.
• Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain CMMS documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

CMMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Electrical systems knowledge

Inverters

MV equipment

DAS

O&M knowledge

Job description

QE Solar is seeking a Field Operations Manager to lead field technicians and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across our distributed generation portfolio. You will drive operational excellence, safety, and quality, while partnering with customers to deliver reliable solar and BESS service.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in renewable operations, 3+ years in people leadership, and strong knowledge of electrical systems, NFPA 70E, and CMMS.