Solar PV Plant Maintenance Manager

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the on-site maintenance organization for utility-scale PV plants in the United States. You will build a local team and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation to maximize energy production and plant availability.

Responsibilities include developing maintenance programs for PV facilities, coordinating contractors, ensuring OSHA and environmental compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance management experience in utility-scale solar, power generation, electrical utilities, or related industrial environments.
• Proven experience building and leading maintenance teams in a field-based operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, solar PV technology, substations, transformers, inverters, and SCADA systems.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning methodologies.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team for on-site PV plant operations and establish maintenance procedures and standards.
• Develop preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance programs and ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and repair of equipment with focus on reliability.
• Oversee safety, environmental compliance, Lockout/Tagout, and safety audits.
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, and contractor coordination.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, EPCs, equipment manufacturers, and service providers.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Solar PV tech

SCADA systems

Transformers

Inverters

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the on-site maintenance organization for utility-scale PV plants in the United States. You will build a local team and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation to maximize energy production and plant availability.

Responsibilities include developing maintenance programs for PV facilities, coordinating contractors, ensuring OSHA and environmental compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the site.