Solar Site Manager

Solar Site Manager

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a Solar Services company in Houston, Texas

Job Description:
Pay Rate: Around $120k depending on experience w/ 20% bonus and full benefits
The Field Service Supervisor will be an integral part of the service team with the main responsibility to lead the senior service and Service Technicians, enabling the team to commission and complete preventative and corrective maintenance of Storage Power Block (SPB). The individual will also be responsible for completing obligations under Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA’s) of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The successful candidate must be able to travel and complete tasks at various project sites throughout the US. Experience with BESS or renewable power generation equipment in a service environment is required.

Responsibilities:
Assign tasks to Snr Service and Service technicians.
Support the Snr Service and Service Technicians during daily/weekly tasks.
Coordinate Snr Service and Service Technicians to attend sites to complete tasks as necessary.
Commission Storage Power Block.
Preventative and Corrective Maintenance of SPB’s to adhere to warranty requirements.

Obligations for BESS equipment under LTSA’s which may include:
BESS (battery storage) experience is a plus
Energy Storage Cabinets (ESC’s)
Power Conversion Stations (PCS)
Ring Main Units (RMU’s) / Switchgear
Transformers
SCADA and networking devices

Provide onsite diagnostic, troubleshooting and hands on support to maintain equipment and achieve availability and capacity guarantees.
Oversee and supervise subcontractors on site where required.
Assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes.
Complete work order documentation in a timely matter.
Ensure inventory of spare parts is accurate.
Perform proper LOTO and switching procedures as required.
Support client training during commissioning.
Adhere to all health and safety rules and policies.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 2 years Team Leader/Supervisor role.
Qualified Electrical Technician
Minimum 5 plus years’ relevant work experience in a service environment, preferably in renewable energy.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme will be beneficial.
Previous training and knowledge of inverters.
Knowledge of BESS equipment preferred.
SCADA experience will be beneficial.
Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems and Energy Storage system applications is an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel)
Previous experience with a CMMS software program preferred.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
First Aid Trained will be beneficial.
Must be able to travel to regional locations as needed.
Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team.
Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct.

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background and a driving records checks