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.

• Overseeing daily operations and maintenance:
  Ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of solar and battery assets, including 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 the sale of Solar Renewable Energy Credits. Work with accounting dept when transactions take place.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance:
  Conducting routine inspections, maintenance tasks, and repairs to optimize system performance and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system faults:
  Diagnosing and resolving issues in electrical, mechanical, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and addressing faults promptly.
• Team and RMA vendor management:
  Managing and coordinating the activities of technicians and subcontractors, providing training, ensuring adherence to safety procedures, and enforcing a culture of safety.
• Performance monitoring and analysis:
  Utilizing SCADA and other monitoring platforms to track system performance, evaluate output against expectations, and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Budget and resource management:
  Managing spare parts inventory, maintenance logs, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to budget constraints.
• Compliance and safety:
  Ensuring adherence to relevant electrical codes (NEC, NESC), safety regulations (OSHA), environmental regulations, contractual agreements, and industry best practices.
• Reporting and documentation:
  Preparing and presenting technical reports, performance analysis, and maintaining detailed records of O&M activities and data.
• Stakeholder collaboration:
  Working with internal teams (engineering, operations, CEO), external partners (vendors, clients), and providing updates and information as required.
• QA/QC inspections and commissioning:
  Leading quality assurance checks, system commissioning, and diagnostics.
• Development support:
  Assisting with technical due diligence, risk assessment, and design specification development for new projects, especially for pre-operational assets.

• Technical expertise:
  Deep technical knowledge of solar PV systems, BESS (some), inverters, combiner boxes, and electrical systems (up to 1000
  
  VDC and 480
  
  VAC).
• O&M experience:
  Significant hands‑on experience (5‑8 years) 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 system 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. The solar and battery O&M market is a growing field with increasing demand for skilled professionals to manage the operations and maintenance of a rapidly expanding renewable energy & BESS infrastructure.

• $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)