Technical Performance Manager

birchcreekenergy; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Performance bonus

Job summary

Birch Creek Energy in St. Louis is looking for a Technical Performance Manager to drive technical oversight and performance optimization of utility-scale solar and energy storage assets. This critical role requires engineering expertise and a data-driven mindset to ensure operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and over 5 years of experience in technical operations. Birch Creek offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical operations or asset management of utility‑scale solar.
• Deep understanding of PV system components and performance modeling.
• Experience managing O&M contracts and enforcing technical warranties.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical performance across the solar and storage portfolio.
• Oversee monitoring platforms and analytics tools for system performance.
• Manage third-party O&M service providers to ensure SLA compliance.

Skills

Technical reporting

Data analysis (Python, SQL, Excel)

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SCADA/DAS systems

Job description

Birch Creek Energy is a rapidly growing utility‑scale solar development company focused on mid‑market projects across multiple RTOs. Recently recapitalized and ranked #3 on Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Companies (2023), the Company is actively building its independent power producer (IPP) platform and executing meaningful project M&A. With a team of approximately 60 professionals, Birch Creek seeks self‑starters who share its commitment to accelerating solar development across the United States.

Technical Performance Manager

This position drives the technical oversight, performance optimization, and technical report management of our utility‑scale solar and energy storage assets. It ensures our operational fleet performs at or above expected technical benchmarks. The role requires deep engineering expertise, strong analytical skills, and a data‑driven mindset to enable performance excellence across our portfolio. It sits within the IPP Operations team.

Birch Creek is headquartered in St. Louis, with an additional office location in Los Angeles. Candidates can work from either office or work remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Performance & Strategy

• Drive technical performance across the entire operating solar and storage portfolio.
• Develop strategies to optimize system performance, uptime, and longevity while minimizing operational risk.
• Collaborate with asset managers, development, and execution teams to ensure smooth handover of projects into operations.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

• Oversee monitoring platforms (e.g., 'Power Factors', 'AlsoEnergy') and analytics tools to ensure real‑time visibility into system performance.
• Identify underperformance trends, root causes, and drive remediation strategies with internal teams and O&M providers.
• Support technical due diligence for performance guarantees, warranties, and potential repowering.

O&M Management

• Manage and evaluate third‑party O&M service providers to ensure service level agreement (SLA) compliance.
• Support and collaborate with third‑party O&M preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maintain an effective maintenance strategy.
• Track and enforce contractual obligations related to warranties, spare parts, and equipment servicing.

Data & Reporting

• Standardize and lead the generation of technical reporting to internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., 'investors', 'lenders').
• Maintain comprehensive asset records including equipment specs, warranties, outages, and performance history.

Technology & Tools

• Evaluate and implement advanced monitoring, diagnostics, and asset management software.
• Lead automation and process improvements using data tools (Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI, etc.) to streamline reporting and analysis.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure assets operate in compliance with grid interconnection and regulatory standards.
• Support NERC compliance efforts and other applicable reliability or interconnection requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in technical operations or asset management of utility‑scale solar (storage a plus).
• Deep understanding of PV system components, grid‑tied systems, monitoring platforms, and performance modeling.
• Familiarity with SCADA/DAS systems and analytics platforms.
• Strong technical reporting and data analysis skills (Python, Excel, SQL).
• Experience managing O&M contracts and enforcing technical warranties/guarantees.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• NERC/FERC knowledge is a plus.

Birch Creek Energy offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and performance bonus commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO. The role offers meaningful visibility and direct impact within a lean, high‑growth organization. Occasional travel may be required for site visits.

Birch Creek Energy is an equal opportunity employer.