Director of Prime Power - Scale Microgrids

The Role

You will lead the service, maintenance, and operations of our Microgrids that function in prime power and CHP applications. You will report to our Vice President of Execution, and be based out of our Ridgewood, NJ, or NYC offices.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage our team of technicians as they carry out operation and maintenance activities in support of our fleet of Microgrids with prime power and CHP applications across the United States.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute difficult and complex preventative and corrective maintenance services to maximize system benefit in accordance with operating agreements.
• Establish and maintain service standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency and effectiveness, including safety and environmental compliance.
• Serve as subject matter expert providing technical guidance and support to our technicians and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Recruit, train, and develop technicians and engineers to support company growth and operational requirements.
• Conduct or arrange for periodic training for all personnel covering technical, safety, environmental, and supervisory topics as appropriate.
• Develop the annual prime power O&M budget and implement expenditure controls to ensure costs remain within budget.
• Work with our inventory and procurement teams to establish spare parts and inventory strategies that maximize uptime and performance.
• Develop a work order ticketing and tracking system to ensure resources and issues are being properly prioritized and utilized.
• Prepare periodic status reports that describe operating performance, issues, and forecasts of future performance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or related field or equivalent knowledge and capabilities through extensive experience in prime power and CHP applications.
• Proven experience in a similar managerial role, with excellent leadership, and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Strong technical knowledge of prime power systems, including reciprocating engines, generators, switchgear, controls, steam, chilling and associated equipment. Knowledge of BESS and PV Solar is a plus.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering effective solutions in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, communications, and control components/systems.
• Possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be highly detail-oriented.
• Ability to work well with a dynamic team, including engineers, technicians, project/asset managers, and other cross-functional professionals both inside and outside our organization.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of energy systems, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, and first aid.
• Ability to analyze and improve business operations processes, utilizing information about market dynamics and competitors’ processes and achievements.
• Proven planning and scheduling experience working with technical personnel involved with preventative/predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance.
• Experience with accounting practices as it relates to analyzing cost impacts on budget.

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act Like an Owner
• Hustle
• Demand Results
• Go Together
• Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing, and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customers with cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power, and also partners with third-party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.

We raised a $500MM equity commitment from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent.

To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit https://www.scalemicrogrids.com/

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 250 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector, and geography. Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value.

To learn more about Warburg Pincus, please visit https://www.warburgpincus.com/

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.