Technical Asset Manager, Utility-Scale Solar O&M

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in multiple locations across Western Canada. We value Safety, Curiosity, Integrity, Gratitude, Team Work, and a Pursuit of Excellence. Our purpose is to build energy for good. We power your purpose!

Technical Asset Manager, Utility-Scale Solar Operations & Maintenance - Full-Time

SkyFire Energy is seeking a highly motivated and capable team member to join our growing O&M division. In this role you will be working with an experienced team in a fast-paced environment on exciting projects, both large and small, that make positive impacts in the communities with which we work. You will manage and operate a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects where you will be responsible for a wide variety of project-specific technical and administrative tasks.

The candidate best suited to this position will have the ability to efficiently and effectively manage a consistent, and at times heavy workload, while thriving in a self-directed work environment. The candidate will have utility-scale electrical experience and competencies with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients in a professional, yet personable manner. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a passion for renewable energy and the renewable energy industry; along with progressive workplace experience and accountability in a previous role(s).

Primary duties include:

- Monitoring of real-time system performance

- Troubleshooting faults and underperformance

- Respond to system alarms

- Remote system control and switching

- Analysis, quantification and logging of equipment/system underperformance and outages

- Monitoring and logging of curtailment, availability, and compliance

- Management and coordination of on-site maintenance activities

- CMMS management

- O&M contract, and subcontractor management

- Client and stakeholder relations, including development of quotes and invoices

- Leadership in the safe operations and maintenance of solar PV systems

- Technical reporting of performance and operational-based data and KPIs

Requirements:

- Experience in the operation of utility-scale generation/power systems

- Project management skills and experience

- Familiarity with solar and battery storage systems

- Strong communication, organizational, and technical abilities

- Technologist Diploma or Engineering Degree (Electrical is preferred) or Journeyperson Electrician Certificate

- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Assets:

- IT/OT, industrial networking and SCADA programming experience

- SEL Relay experience

- Experience in a control center/ROC environment

- NERC standards experience

- PVSyst and experience with performance analysis

- Solar/battery storage-specific OEM experience

- Preference will be given to candidates located in Calgary, Edmonton or Kelowna

Benefits:

- A competitive salary for the solar PV industry

- Comprehensive Dental and Health benefits, plus Health & Lifestyle Spending Account

- Accrued paid vacation and sick days

- Opportunity to own shares in SkyFire Energy as an employee shareholder

- Flexible scheduling

- Hybrid work environment

- The opportunity to work among highly qualified, industry leading professionals in a collaborative working environment

- The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation

- An enjoyable, modern workplace, including benefits like planned staff events, recognition points program, and the ability to bring a well-behaved dog to work with you

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com/about

At SkyFire Energy, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. These values are central for us to achieve our mission to relentlessly lead the solar industry to the benefit of our community and future generations.