Solar & Storage Operations Associate – Performance & Compliance

Copia Power; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (no%

Company 401(k) contributions

Annual bonus eligibility

Flexible work hours

Unlimited paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness and cell phone credits

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Copia Power seeks a technically skilled Operations Associate to support performance, reliability, and contractual compliance across solar and energy storage assets. You will work with the Director of Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure daily site activities meet safety, operational, and financial goals.

The role favors hands-on PV/BESS experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of solar and/or energy storage operations, O&M management, or field engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of monitoring systems SCADA, DAS, and networks.
• Strong PV and/or BESS and substations technical knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work on-site in Arizona and travel up to 15%.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor operations, safety, and contractor performance.
• Troubleshoot solar inverters, modules, racking, and monitoring software.
• Analyze site performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering and asset management to implement corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly operating reports for internal teams and investors.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly tracking.
• Interact with utilities, regulators, and local government/community.

Job description

Copia Power seeks a technically skilled Operations Associate to support performance, reliability, and contractual compliance across solar and energy storage assets. You will work with the Director of Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure daily site activities meet safety, operational, and financial goals.

The role favors hands-on PV/BESS experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset in a dynamic environment.