Solar and Battery O&M; Operations & Maintenance Manager

Renewable Energy Partners Inc is an established and growing commercial solar company. We are looking to add a highly organized and motivated Solar and Battery O&M (Operations & Maintenance) Manager to the REP family. This candidate will have a versatile role on the team and will work alongside the Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, and our Procurement and Engineering teams.

Solar and Battery O&M Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable functioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role is critical in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector, demanding both strong technical expertise and management skills.

• Overseeing daily operations and maintenance: ensuring efficient day-to-day operation of assets, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Handle new non-company installed or owned O&M inquiries: price, proposal, manage new 3rd party O&M inquiries to grow the O&M Division.
• SCREC sells: manage relationship with WREGIS, aggregator vendor and customer for sale of Solar Renewable Energy Credits; work with accounting department when transactions take place.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance: conduct routine inspections, maintenance tasks, and repairs to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system faults: diagnose and resolve issues in electrical, mechanical, and SCADA systems, and address faults promptly.
• Team and RMA vendor management: manage and coordinate activities of technicians and subcontractors, provide training, ensure adherence to safety procedures, enforce a culture of safety.
• Performance monitoring and analysis: utilize SCADA and other monitoring platforms to track performance, evaluate output against expectations, and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Budget and resource management: manage spare parts inventory, maintenance logs, and ensure efficient allocation of resources and adherence to budget constraints.
• Compliance and safety: ensure adherence to relevant electrical codes (NEC, NESC), safety regulations (OSHA), environmental regulations, contractual agreements, and industry best practices.
• Reporting and documentation: prepare and present technical reports, performance analysis, and maintain detailed records of O&M activities and data.
• Stakeholder collaboration: work with internal teams (engineering, operations, CEO), external partners (vendors, clients), and provide updates and information as required.
• QA/QC inspections and commissioning: lead quality assurance checks, system commissioning, and diagnostics.
• Development support: assist with technical due diligence, risk assessment, and design specification development for new projects, especially for pre‑operational assets.

• Technical expertise: deep knowledge of solar PV systems, BESS (some), inverters, combiner boxes, and electrical systems (up to 1000 VDC and 480 VAC).
• O&M experience: 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in the operations and maintenance of commercial or residential battery energy storage systems.
• SCADA and monitoring platforms: strong working knowledge of SCADA and performance monitoring platforms used in renewable energy systems.
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving: excellent diagnostic skills to identify, analyze, and resolve technical faults and system malfunctions.
• Leadership and team management: proven ability to lead and motivate a technician (currently 1–2), provide training, and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Communication and reporting: strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reports, communicating with stakeholders, and providing clear instructions to teams.
• Analytical skills: ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
• Relevant education/certifications: a technical degree (electrical engineering, renewable energy) or related certifications (such as NABCEP or OSHA 30) are preferred.

This role often involves a combination of office‑based work (data analysis, reporting, management) and sometimes fieldwork at various regional project sites.

• $80k–$110k
• Full‑time Monday‑Friday
• Vacation (after one year), 7 paid holidays

• Computer Literacy: 5 years (Preferred)
• Construction: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)