Solar Site Operations Leader – Multi-Site Maintenance

Southern Power; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Power is seeking a SPC Solar Site Team Leader to provide leadership and support for Solar Operations Technicians at Rutherford and Granville sites in NC. You will drive safe, compliant, reliable operation and maintenance of the SPC Solar Fleet, manage budgets, contracts, and maintenance strategies while coordinating across sites.

Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience, plant maintenance/ops background, and strong project management skills with knowledge of MAXIMO and SCADA.

Qualifications

• BS or Associates Electrical/Electronics degree a plus.
• Supervisory experience including performance management preferred.
• Three years of work experience in generating plant maintenance or operations required.
• Experience with asset management (System Ownership) within a generating plant or equivalent work experience. Project management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of MAXIMO preferred.
• Be knowledgeable of site PPA(s) to maximize profit through production and maintenance planning.
• Computer skills as required to understand and communicate with digital-based devices.
• Advanced knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits.
• Understanding of maintenance strategy, budgeting, cost reporting, and reliability reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all working and management levels.
• Competency with current Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be available for extended work hours including nights and weekends.
• Solar plant experience (or similar process) with emphasis on plant controls, communication networks and SCADA is preferred.
• Represent Southern Power in the Renewable Operations Review Board (ORB) meetings and related duties.
• Travel may be often and across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with all maintenance activities within the facilities and keep abreast of ongoing issues.
• Perform periodic walk-downs and visual inspections of each site in coordination with Solar Technicians, as well as provide back-up & support for some tasks.
• Assist in managing the overall compliance of the solar sites including but not limited to safety, environmental, financial, and contract/contractor management.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure safe and compliant LOTO program for solar.
• Assist in the development and manage Capital and O&M budgets to meet year-end projections. Write/approve purchase requisitions, invoices, etc.
• Provide project management leadership and support as required.
• Work with SPC M&D ROC to monitor operational activities and alarms for solar sites.
• Administer workflow process in Maximo. Review CRs daily and ensure work orders are prioritized, planned, executed, and closed out.
• Provide Asset Management of all solar sites including performing and maintaining a maintenance strategy for each solar facility with optimized PMs.
• Work with vendors and contractors in the proper maintenance and operation of the solar facilities.
• Develop and implement an inventory management process for solar sites.
• Work with other departments on all new site and project development activities.
• Experience with contractor maintenance and management.
• Assist plant technicians with equipment troubleshooting and/or maintenance as required by emergency or availability.
• Manage above responsibilities at multiple sites and with multiple site crews in the specified region.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Windows proficiency

Microsoft Office

Asset management

Site PPA knowledge

Solar plant experience

SCADA knowledge

Education

Electrical/Electronics degree (BS/AS)

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Southern Power is seeking a SPC Solar Site Team Leader to provide leadership and support for Solar Operations Technicians at Rutherford and Granville sites in NC. You will drive safe, compliant, reliable operation and maintenance of the SPC Solar Fleet, manage budgets, contracts, and maintenance strategies while coordinating across sites.

Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience, plant maintenance/ops background, and strong project management skills with knowledge of MAXIMO and SCADA.