Solar Site Manager

Kelly; Andrews (TX); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance

401(k)

8 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Texas is seeking a Field Service Site Supervisor to oversee daily operations at a utility-scale solar site. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, managing site staff, and maintaining operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in field service and a strong understanding of safety regulations. This position offers competitive pay and full benefits, with the opportunity for permanent hire.

Qualifications

• Must live or relocate within an hour of Andrews, TX.
• Strong understanding of safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in field service, site supervision, or operations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations and job assignments.
• Ensure safety compliance and perform daily safety briefings.
• Oversee testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety program understanding

Communication skills

Maintenance planning

Job description

This range is provided by Kelly. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Field Service Site Supervisor / Manager

Employment Type: Long-term contract with opportunity to be hired on direct

This role is set up as a long-term engagement with full benefits through Kelly, plus a pathway to be brought on permanently. You’ll be leading day-to-day operations at a utility-scale solar site, owning both the people side and the technical/operational side of a live site.

• Weekly pay - $55 to $60 per hour
• Overtime averaging ~10 hours/week (paid at 1.5x base pay)
• Cell phone stipend
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance (80% of premiums covered by company)
• 8 paid holidays
• 401(k)

Position Overview

The Field Service Site Supervisor / Manager is responsible for all on-site operations, maintenance, safety, reporting, and customer interface at the Andrews, TX utility-scale solar facility.

You’ll guide the site team through commissioning, startup, operations, and ongoing maintenance — and you’ll be the on-site owner of execution quality, safety culture, schedule, and communication.

In this role, you will be handling administrative (planning, reporting, documentation, work assignment, compliance) and field-based leadership (hands‑on oversight of site activities, safety walks, maintenance coordination, contractor direction).

You will:

• Lead daily site operations, job assignments, and maintenance activities.
• Drive safety and compliance standards.
• Keep performance and availability on track to meet contract requirements.
• Represent the site in daily updates with internal leadership and the customer.

You’ll report to regional Projects & Services leadership and will be accountable for delivering on the contract from mobilization through closeout — including reporting, invoicing/receivables tracking, change order and claim support, parts coordination, and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Safety / Compliance / Culture

• Own site safety performance, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), near‑miss reporting, incident documentation, PPE enforcement, and daily safety briefs.
• Lead and document daily safety / tailboard meetings.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) with the crew and proactively identify/mitigate risk.
• Ensure all required safety and LOTO documents are completed accurately, stored correctly, and available for audit.

Daily Site Leadership & Scheduling

• Ensure the crew reports on time, understands the Plan of the Day (POD), and is properly set up to execute work safely and efficiently.
• Assign work to technicians and confirm coverage for critical tasks (inverters, balance-of-plant, substation inspections, vegetation/roads, etc.).
• Run or participate in required site calls/meetings:
• Daily customer touchpoint / status review
• Internal coordination with site lead tech / resource & fleet manager for priorities, punch list items, and escalations.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence in the field and set expectations for accountability, housekeeping, and professionalism.

Work Execution / O&M

• Oversee testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance/availability work in line with contractual requirements.
• Support planning and scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance on:
• Trackers / DC field equipment (per OEM checklist)
• Weather/meteorological stations (bi‑weekly inspection)
• Roads and vegetation (monthly inspection)
• Substation walkdowns and required inspections
• Vehicle inspections (monthly)
• Annual tasks such as transformer oil testing (DGA sampling) and IV curve tracing on a sample of strings.
• Make sure technicians are closing service tickets / work orders promptly (same day or next day) and that maintenance / inspection reports are completed and sent to leadership.

Documentation / Reporting / Commercial Support

• Manage the administrative side of the contract: daily/weekly reporting, work completion logs, site activity summaries, tracking of punch list items, and status of any open issues.
• Ensure required documentation (LOTO logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, outage reports, etc.) is accurate and submitted to leadership.
• Support invoicing/receivables, change order and claim discussions, and resolution of commercial/technical issues.
• Communicate project and site status (goals, risks, resource needs, opportunities) to internal stakeholders and the customer.
• Act as primary on‑site point of contact for operations coordination, including control center / remote operations center (ROC) style interfaces for alarms, dispatch requests, and escalations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the customer to ensure contractual obligations are met and expectations are managed.
• Provide clear, consistent progress updates and set realistic timelines for punch list closure.

Parts, Inventory, and Logistics

• Oversee site inventory of spare parts, tooling, and safety equipment; ensure calibration/condition of test equipment.
• Coordinate ordering, shipping of failed components offsite, and receipt of replacements; maintain chain‑of‑custody records.
• Track both company‑owned materials and customer‑owned balance‑of‑plant spares.
• Coordinate third‑party contractors brought onsite: onboarding/orientation, scope review, safety expectations, and documentation.
• Support OJT (on‑the‑job training) for new hires and techs so they understand site procedures, safety standards, and quality expectations.

Performance / Uptime / Quality

• Drive toward 99%+ contractual operational compliance and availability targets.
• Monitor recurring issues, elevate as needed, and push for root‑cause correction instead of repeat band‑aid fixes.
• Keep the punch list small and actively work it down with the fleet / resource manager.

Leadership Mindset

• Lead by example: calm under pressure, direct but respectful communication, and a strong “we execute” mindset (not just “we hold meetings”).
• Build a culture of safety, ownership, and follow‑through.

Qualifications

• PLEASE NOTE: You must live or be able to relocate within an hour of Andrews, TX. There is no assistance or lodging provided.
• Proven leadership experience in field service, site supervision, or operations management (utility‑scale solar, wind, battery storage, or other power generation strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of safety programs and regulatory compliance, including LOTO, JHA, and OSHA.
• Experience coordinating maintenance plans, directing technicians, and working with subcontractors in a high‑visibility environment.
• Comfortable balancing administrative requirements (reporting, documentation, commercial tracking) with hands‑on field leadership.
• Clear, direct communicator who can manage expectations with both internal leadership and the customer.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documentation, inspection checklists, and site procedures (including inverter PMs, BOP inspections, substation walkdowns, and tracker system upkeep).

Additional Context

This site is an established utility‑scale solar operation. You’ll be stepping into a role where process is in place, but performance, uptime, and customer confidence still depend heavily on the strength of the on‑site leader. You’ll have real influence over day‑to‑day execution, near‑term availability, and long‑term reliability/stability of the asset.

PLEASE NOTE: This position does not include relocation assistance, lodging support, or a per diem.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management, Quality Assurance, and Project Management

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy and Repair and Maintenance