Solar Site Team Leader (Rutherford Solar)

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

SPC Solar Site Team Leader (Rutherford Solar)

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and support for SPC Solar Operations Technicians (non-exempt employees) at the Rutherford and Granville solar sites for operating and maintaining the SPC Solar Fleet in a safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient manner. This position is accountable for safety, environmental and regulatory compliance; team development and technical direction; performance management; managing resources and work priorities; assist in developing O&M and Capital budgets and management; development and management of solar maintenance strategy and PMs; Coordination of contracts and contractors; and other related goals as required by the business.

Note: This position will have responsibilities at Rutherford Solar (Forest City, NC) and Granville Solar (Oxford, NC).

Rutherford Farm: Located on 489 acres in Rutherford County, North Carolina, the Rutherford project produces approximately 75 megawatts.

Granville Solar Facility: The Granville Solar Facility is a 2.5-megawatt facility on 40 acres of private land in Granville County, North Carolina.

Job 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 (New Generation, Renewables, etc.) as necessary 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.

Job Requirements

• 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 other applicable ORBs). - Working knowledge of switchyards and related equipment required.


• Travel may be often and across multiple sites.


• Must be flexible, forward-thinking, and strategic minded to plan for the future needs of the system.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; leadership skills; performance management skills; and planning and coordination skills.


• Role model for Our Values.


• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and having an excellent ability to work well with and develop teams.


• Travel may be often and across multiple sites and states. The requirement to travel may be required with little to no notice for multiple days at a time and throughout the year. Travel may be up to 25% at times depending on site needs and requirements.


• Interaction and participation with other groups and teams for various reasons will be required.

Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.