Project Manager - Solar

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:

The Project Manager – Services will lead and manage the Site Managers in the region and will oversee all field duties and functions needed to run multiple successful utility scale renewable facilities. This position’s responsibilities include training of on-site personnel, corrective, and preventative maintenance of equipment onsite, system testing, troubleshooting, and monitoring the quality and safety of contractors performing any additional work required on-site.

This role will be hybrid requiring a minimum of 3 days in office.

Requirements:

- Manages day to day operation of renewable energy assets, which may include Wind, Solar and Energy Storage.

- Manages Owner relationship.

- Manages contractual obligations including Owners and Vendors.

- Investigates outside vendors to partner with RES in future projects.

- Coordinates with facility operators to plan for facility success.

- Supports fault finding and investigation into equipment failures and under performance of energy storage, solar or wind facilities.

- Writes facility specific and departmental O&M plans and procedures.

- Maintains familiarity with OSHA, NERC, ERCOT, TRE, NFPA, and other industry groups.

- Produces operational reports for both internal and client(s).

- Assists facility manager as needed for on call support

- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.

- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

- Assists with the automation of site data collection.

- Provides technical supports to site operations.

- Creates and uses tools for reliability and performance analysis.

- Manages reliability improvement with site and service personnel.

- Maintains Operations and Management (O&M) cost trackers and model future O&M costs.

- Works with various teams to analyze expected vs. actual production data.

- Leads or follows safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action when needed.

- Reports potentially unsafe conditions while protecting employees and equipment.

- Uses materials and equipment properly.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety:

- Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Leadership:

- Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.

- Manages one or more direct reports.

- Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.

- Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.

- Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.

- Employee Development:

- Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.

- Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.

- Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

- High school/GED General Education required.

- Bachelor's degree Engineering or Business Management preferred.

- 5+ years Related managerial/people leader experience - 3+ years Supervisory experience within a Renewable Energy environment OR analytics of renewable energy assets (Wind, Solar, Energy Storage) preferred.

- Experience with utility scale facility management

- Strong management background

- Field Electrical experience in utility grade facilities a plus

- Experience with Energy Storage a plus

- Intermediate usage of MS SQL, Strong Access, Excel, and Office suite skills

- Knowledge of PI or SQL desirable

- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

- Ability to represent RES professionally in all aspects

- Ability to work effectively with other groups within RES.

- Self-motivated and the ability to interface in a team environment

- Strong technical problem-solving skills

- Basic electrical (low voltage) and switching (high voltage) knowledge and skills helpful but not required

- Ability to reliably respond to operational issues on rotating 24/7 basis

- Operate RES vehicle/be eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage

- Functional competencies include teamwork, customer focus, collaboration, communication, and attention to detail

- Domestic and International travel 16-30% required.

- Valid Driver’s License required.

Anticipated base salary range: $115,000 - $125,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

- Medical, Dental and Vision

- Health Savings Account with employer contribution

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life

- Short and Long Term Disability

- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness

- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match

- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Prorated Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Volunteer and Charity Matching

- Paid Parental Leave

- Employee Referral Bonus

- Employee Discounts and Wellness programs

- Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling 16-30lbs., Pushing 16-30 lbs., Lifting 31-50 lbs., and Stooping required.

Occasionally: Carrying 16-30 lbs., Gripping, Handling, Pinching, and Walking required

Frequently: Standing required.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, required.

Rarely exposed to Wet and Vibration in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, Noise, and Hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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