Solar Field Operations Manager

Vallum Associates; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a Solar Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day O&M across a West Coast portfolio. You will lead field resources, coordinate service activities and uphold plant reliability, availability, and safety performance.

Responsibilities include directing field technicians and contractors, planning maintenance, coordinating troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate CMMS records. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in solar O&M or related fields.
• 2+ years leading technicians or field teams.
• Knowledge of PV systems, inverters and electrical equipment.
• Experience with CMMS, SCADA and monitoring platforms.
• Engineering degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel west coast sites.

Responsibilities

• Direct field technicians and contractors across solar sites.
• Plan maintenance, repairs and field service activities.
• Coordinate troubleshooting for inverter or equipment issues.
• Monitor asset performance via SCADA and remote systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Schedule site priorities and technician resources.
• Collaborate with engineering and asset teams on concerns.
• Manage spare parts, tools and field materials.
• Promote safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Provide updates on equipment condition and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Solar monitoring platforms

Job description

We are looking for a Solar Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day O&M activities across a portfolio of solar facilities on the West Coast. This position will lead field resources, coordinate service activities, and help maintain strong plant reliability, availability, and safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Direct field technicians and external O&M contractors across assigned solar sites.
• Plan and prioritize scheduled maintenance, corrective repairs, and field service activities.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and field response for inverter failures, equipment issues, and plant outages.
• Monitor asset performance through SCADA and remote monitoring systems and identify issues requiring field attention.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and technician activity within the CMMS.
• Coordinate daily schedules, site priorities, and technician resources based on plant conditions.
• Work with engineering and asset management teams to address equipment and performance concerns.
• Manage critical spare parts, tools, and field materials.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Provide updates on equipment condition, maintenance needs, and operational risks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar O&M, power generation, field service, or industrial maintenance; commercial solar experience preferred.
• 2+ years leading technicians, contractors, or field service teams.
• Knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, combiner boxes, and electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Experience with CMMS, SCADA, or solar monitoring platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, planning, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• OSHA 10/30 preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to solar facilities across the West Coast.