Solar Plant Operations Manager

Invenergy LLC; Deport (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, operates the Samson/Delilah Solar Energy Center in Bogata, TX. The Operations & Maintenance Manager will oversee day-to-day operations for two phases, coordinating with site management to ensure cohesive, safe, and efficient facility performance.

The role requires leadership of maintenance staff, budget preparation, and liaison with customers and vendors. Significant travel, night work, and safety focus are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of supervisory experience or more.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willing to travel up to 50% as needed.
• Willing to work nights during maintenance activities.
• Able to lift/move up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day operation of the facility in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Recruit, select, train and manage plant operating, maintenance and administrative staff.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
• Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
• Procure parts, materials, services and support resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental and contractual responsibilities.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
• Perform routine Quality Assurance checks of solar technician work.
• Assist solar technicians from time to time in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Travel up to 50%

Night shifts

Lifting up to 45 kg

Driver's license

US work authorization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Thermographic inspection tools

I-V Curve Tracing

Job description

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, operates the Samson/Delilah Solar Energy Center in Bogata, TX. The Operations & Maintenance Manager will oversee day-to-day operations for two phases, coordinating with site management to ensure cohesive, safe, and efficient facility performance.

The role requires leadership of maintenance staff, budget preparation, and liaison with customers and vendors. Significant travel, night work, and safety focus are highlighted in the posting.