Solar Performance Engineer (O&M) OneEnergy Renewables

Earth Day; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OneEnergy seeks a Performance Analyst, O&M to oversee operations and maintenance aspects of solar assets and related contracts. You will coordinate with Systems, Operations, Accounting, Engineering, and Asset Management to ensure high-quality service and asset performance.

The role involves leading PVsyst modeling, warranty management, and post-execution responsibilities for owned and third-party assets, with growth opportunities across Wisconsin and the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of engineering, construction, and/or technical project experience (minimum 2 years).
• Minimum 2 years of Operations and Maintenance/Performance Engineer experience.
• Proven success in solar energy or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Create Monthly and Quarterly reports on project performance, preplanning maintenance activities, and project analysis.
• Support owner and vendor invoice reporting and work order management.
• Facilitate communication with asset owner, engineering, and internal relationships.
• Lead Performance analysis, PVsyst, and modeling for O&M portfolio management.
• Manage equipment warranties and failure analysis for all sites.
• Serve as ongoing owner for post-execution responsibilities of OneEnergy’s contracts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve Operational performance and processes.
• Identify Performance and contractual issues with O&M and Asset Management.
• Refine standardized tools and reporting to coordinate project and performance data.
• Prepare and communicate accurate project status summaries to management and customers.
• Administer major project documents and resolve agreement issues (warranties, insurance, etc.).

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Objective

The Performance Analyst, O&M will report to the Associate Director, O&M and work hand in hand with, Systems, Operations, Accounting, Engineering and Asset Management for the successful operation of OneEnergy owned assets, as well as external Owners of projects OneEnergy delivered to COD. The position will have responsibility for reviewing all operations and maintenance aspects for our solar assets and critical vendor relationships required to maintain a high quality of service to the assets. This includes leadership of O&M tasks on operational status, contract obligations, and associated accounting for the assets. Feedback of operational knowledge to Preconstruction, Project Managers, Design Engineers, and other internal OneEnergy teams for improvements to our projects is also a key objective of the role. The role has a tremendous opportunity for growth because of our large and diversified pipeline in Wisconsin and across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create Monthly and Quarterly reports on project performance, preplanning maintenance activities, and project analysis.


• Support owner and vendor invoice reporting and work order management.


• Facilitate communication with asset owner, engineering, and internal relationships.


• Lead Performance analysis, PVsyst, and modeling for O&M portfolio management.


• Manage equipment warranties and failure analysis for all sites.


• Serve as the ongoing owner for all post-execution responsibilities associated with OneEnergy’s contracts associated with owned or 3rd party assets including LLC agreements, loan agreements, PPAs, REC contracts, O&M agreements, etc.


• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that proper processes and tasks are in place, and to continually improve Operational performance.


• Collaborate with O&M and Asset Management to identify Performance and contractual issues.


• Assist in refining standardized tools and reporting to streamline and coordinate communication of project and performance data.


• Proactively preparing and communicating accurate project status summary or detailed reports to the management team, staff, or customers.


• Administer and manage major project documents, including leading resolution of agreement issues that stem from the operation of the project (e.g., equipment warranties, insurance claims, landowner agreements, financing agreements, resource forecasting, environmental, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Engineering, Accounting or a related field.


• Minimum 2 years of engineering, construction, and/or technical project experience.


• Minimum 2 years of Operations and Maintenance/ Performance Engineer experience.


• Demonstrated track record of success in solar energy or related field.


• Strong attention to detail with organizational capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• A proven ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service to project stakeholders.


• Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.


• Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.


• Ability to contribute to an amicable working environment with other associates and employees.


• Position requires some travel, depending on time of year; must carry an active driver’s license and acceptable driving record.


• Excellent PC computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and Windows.


• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.


• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.


• A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.