Solar O&M Manager: Service & Field Operations

Socket.dev; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Job summary

Simply Solar, a California-based solar solutions provider, seeks an Operations & Maintenance Manager to oversee service delivery, scheduling, and field support. You will coordinate engineers, technicians, and manufacturers to ensure reliable, high‑quality service across pre-energization, commissioning, and warranty work.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project coordination, and a drive to improve processes under an executive team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in the solar industry (minimum).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid PV systems, troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of service requests, troubleshooting, quoting, scheduling and follow-up.
• Coordinate pre-energization, commissioning, warranty repairs and field support.
• Lead and train departmental staff; provide performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure quality post-installation service.
• Track client feedback and drive continuous service improvements.
• Serve as liaison between Client Service and other divisions; manage CRM entries.
• Oversee daily workflow, scheduling, dispatching and look-ahead reporting.

Job description

Simply Solar, a California-based solar solutions provider, seeks an Operations & Maintenance Manager to oversee service delivery, scheduling, and field support. You will coordinate engineers, technicians, and manufacturers to ensure reliable, high‑quality service across pre-energization, commissioning, and warranty work.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project coordination, and a drive to improve processes under an executive team.