Solar Service Manager

Simply Solar; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Simply Solar in Petaluma, CA, is seeking a proactive Project Manager in Internal Operations to oversee the Client Service and Maintenance teams. You will ensure solar systems are installed and maintained safely, and you will drive service quality and efficiency across the department.

The role demands leadership, staffing, scheduling, and coordination with other divisions, with a focus on performance evaluations, process improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid PV system design and installation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
• 1+ year minimum experience in solar industry
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Industrial communications and networking knowledge, including wired and wireless networks and system topologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with GSuite, Salesforce and related software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Simply Solar systems are operating and maintained safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate pre-energization, commissioning, warranty repairs, and field support.
• Promote a positive company image through service quality and urgency.
• Recruit, train and manage departmental staff.
• Provide performance evaluations.
• Draft and implement policies for post-installation customer service.

Skills

PV system design

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

GSuite

Salesforce

Job description

When you join the Simply Solar team, you join an amazing culture of people who care deeply about the work they do. You join an organization committed to empowering people to make positive, measurable changes in their personal lives and our communities.

We also offer competitive pay with excellent benefits, company trips/events, PTO, 401K, and more. Plus, we’re pet-friendly!

Join our team, and do work that matters!

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring Simply Solar systems are operating and maintained as intended in a safe and efficient manner.
• Coordinate and perform pre-energization, commissioning, warranty repairs, and manage technical and field support.
• Promote a positive company image through service quality, professionalism, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Recruit, train and manage departmental staff.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Draft, implement, and execute policies and procedures to ensure quality post-installation customer service.
• Establish service standards and requirements for the department.
• Develop and implement methods to record, assess, and analyze client feedback.
• Develop and implement training and quality assurance programs for the Client Service team.
• Identify and recommend expansions to technology and equipment that may improve customer service and retention.

Daily Duties:

• Oversee the daily workflow of the department, including scheduling and dispatching maintenance crew members.
• Provide leadership to the Client Services Administrator and Maintenance crew members.
• Act as a liaison between the Client Service Department and other divisions in the company.
• Manage and maintain work schedule and three week look-ahead, providing frequent reports of job status to the Director of Operations.
• Coordinate and/or respond to Service calls as dispatched.
• Troubleshoot problems in photovoltaic inverters and monitoring.
• Review project plans, specifications, and installation instructions to ensure that the project is built according to the approved design and specifications.
• Coordinate additional help for field work as needed.
• Track progress of cases and log communications with clients and manufacturers in CRM.
• Work with OEMs to determine warranty status of installed equipment.
• Fill out Service Work Orders to track travel, labor time, and materials used.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid PV system design and installation, commissioning procedures, shut down/LOTO procedures, programming, troubleshooting, monitoring, and repair.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
• 1+ year minimum experience in solar industry
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Industrial communications and networking knowledge, including wired and wireless networks and system topologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with GSuite, Salesforce and related software.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and operate a computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks: up to 50 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance

Compensation:

• 60,000 - $75,000 per year
• Full medical/dental/vision benefits + 401k

Internal Operations - Project Management