Solar Site Manager at RWE Clean Energy, LLC

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

The Site Manager is responsible for supervising the overall operations and maintenance of the solar project and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission: to improve safety, increase the knowledge and technical capability of our people, increase production, reduce O&M costs, and to standardize processes globally.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices are followed in the assigned project.  This includes wearing and demonstrating the proper use of essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job
• Inspect and assess all asset-related equipment
• Develop and manage maintenance and repair programs
• Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to the job site
• Assure operations performance targets (availability, dispatch, power/performance, budgets, etc.) are achieved for the assigned solar project
• Ensure operation and maintenance of the wind farm complies with contracted requirements and performance targets
• Ensure that all maintenance activities, including those performed during scheduled outages and overhauls, are accurately recorded and documented to identify the failure history, mean time between failures, and root causes
• Supervise, train, and motivate personnel assigned to his/her solar project
• Prepare the annual site O&M budget and recommend capital improvements/enhancements
• Supervise the activities of the O&M Contractor to ensure that the operation and maintenance of the project are in compliance with contracted requirements and performance targets

Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required
• A minimum of 7 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems, including at least 2 years in the solar industry, and including at minimum 2 years in a lead or supervisor position
  • A degree from an accredited institution (excluding correspondence or online programs) can substitute for 2 years of experience if it meets the following criteria: 2-year or 4-year degree, a field of study in technical sciences, such as Engineering, Physics, Power Systems, or closely related disciplines
  • The following credentials can substitute for 1 year of experience: Current Journeyman License, Current Master Electrician License, Wind Technician Certification
• Must have an unrestricted drivers license in good standing
• Able to guide the Operations site teams to maintain focus toward accomplishing objectives. Must motivate site teams to complete assignments in an efficient and effective manner
• Proven record of dealing and interacting with both management and technical teams. Skilled in human relations, conflict resolution and facilitation in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Support during construction of the project with QA/QC inspections, contractor management and other roles and responsibilities as needed 

• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations

• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

• Must live within a 1-hour drive from the site unless agreed by HR and the hiring manager

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.