Technical Asset Manager, Utility-Scale Solar O&M

Full Time Office Operations Calgary, Calgary, AB, CA

Sky Fire 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!

Sky Fire 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).

• 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

• Experience in the operation of utility-scale generation/power systems
• Project management skills and experience
• Available for occasional after hours on-call work as needed during sunlight hours
• 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

• IT/OT, industrial networking and SCADA programming experience
• SEL Relay experience
• Experience in a control center/ROC environment
• PVSyst and experience with performance analysis
• Solar/battery storage-specific OEM experience

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

• Comprehensive Dental and Health benefits, plus Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Accrued paid vacation and sick days
• Opportunity to own shares in Sky Fire Energy as an employee shareholder
• 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

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At Sky Fire 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.