MILLER BROS SOLAR, LLC
JOB TITLE: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Plant Manager
About Miller Bros Solar -
Headquartered in Conshohocken PA, MBS operates 5GW + of both Distributed Generation (DG), Utility Scale PV plants and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across 29 states in North America. Our dedicated team aims to exceed our client expectations, control costs, and enable power plants under our management to achieve expected ROIs. Through meticulous customer- focused operations, financial decision-making procedures, and 24/7/365 availability, MBS provides a full wrap of O&M services tailored to our partners' needs. MBS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not sponsor employment visas.
Job Summary – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Plant Manager:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Plant Supervisor to oversee the operation and maintenance of our BESS facilities located in Laredo and Del Rio, Texas. The BESS Plant Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the plant, managing a team of technicians, and coordinating with other departments to optimize performance.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for performing local plant and unit startup, monitoring, and shutdown as well as preparation and implementation of clearances, switching (emergency and routine), pre-operational and performance testing, and return to service.
•Performs emergency, preventive, and predictive maintenance on equipment associated with a BESS (Battery Energy Storage) facility.
•Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report and irregularities.
•Performs diagnostic and routine maintenance on programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and associated systems; Protective Relays, Utility Switchyards and Communication Systems.
•Creates, plans, documents work performed, and closes work orders as required using the work management system.
•Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility; ensuring all OEM Warranty obligations are being followed.
•Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements, and conducts regular safety audits and training.
•Performs work independently and/or in assigned work crews.
•May supervise or direct the work of individual technicians and/or crews of technicians of equal or lower levels.
•Ability to plan, implement, and direct operations and maintenance work activities.
•Demonstrated crew leadership abilities.
•Ability to provide a safe and healthful work environment for assigned individuals.
•Ability to plan for and support environmental awareness and compliance for assigned individuals and work crews.
•Manage the plant's budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and mainenance.
Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills
•Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects and knowledge of basic electrical equipment.
•Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
•Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
•Maturity, professionalism and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues.
•High energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
•Detail-oriented with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.
•Demonstrated proficiency in research, highly technical equipment and engineering.
•Excellent hands on abilities with strong technical skills.
•Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
•Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Competencies
•Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
•Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.
•Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
•Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals and crews.
•Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
•Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
•Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate
Education/Experience
•Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; proper and safe methods to clear equipment; safe use of tools; plant safety rules; reporting procedures and practices, maintenance procedures and practices; electrical and mechanical prints, and PV/BESS Solar plant terminology and nomenclature.
•Possess 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications, and 5+ years of experience, preferably 1 year minimum as a Lead Technician and /or Project Manager.
•Ability to communicate clearly verbal and written information and directives; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; detect and correct faulty instruments and control devices; install special or sensitive instruments; prioritize work; read and understand technical information, prints, and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs and gauge scales; and interface and work with others.
•Must be able to use a personal computer keyboard and printer, engineering station keyboard, and various test equipment. Should have a good working ability with MS Office programs. Must be able to articulate sufficiently to provide complex technical explanations. Must be able to read and comprehend highly technical instruction books and manuals.
•Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person