Director of Energy Storage, O&M

* Ensure the BESS service line integrates seamlessly into the broader O&M organization’s processes, governance, and performance expectations.
* Collaborate with Performance Engineering on KPI modeling, analytics, and performance optimization specific to BESS assets.
* Work with the Compliance Team to ensure BESS‐specific NERC, NFPA, and environmental compliance.
* Partner with the Safety Team to extend enterprise safety programs, JHAs, and field protocols into the storage business line.
* Coordinate with SCADA on data pipeline requirements, alarm strategy, remote‐access standards, and monitoring capabilities.
* Align with the Control Center to integrate BESS dispatch practices, outage response protocols, and real‐time situational awareness.
* Build and lead a BESS-focused team within the O&M organization, identifying skill needs, recruiting talent, and developing technical competencies.
* Establish training programs, performance expectations, and workforce development pathways for BESS operations team members.
* Foster a culture of innovation, safety leadership, cross‐functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Implement BESS‐specific risk management approaches, including failure mode reviews, emergency response protocols, and operational risk dashboards.
* Ensure all BESS activities meet corporate safety expectations and regulatory requirements.
* Lead incident reviews, lessons learned integration, and process improvements across the BESS business line.
* Manage OEM partnerships, long‐term service agreements, and warranty structures for BESS assets supported by the O&M organization.
* Evaluate third‐party service providers and establish performance criteria for BESS maintenance partners.
* Support Business Development and Legal in negotiating scopes, SLAs, warranties, and technical requirements.
* 8+ years in utility-scale energy operations with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
* Demonstrated experience starting or scaling a new team, division, or operational function.
* Expertise in BESS technologies, power electronics, SCADA systems, and grid-connected assets.
* Proven track record managing multisite operations and complex technical teams.
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy systems, or a related technical field.
* Experience with hybrid renewable + storage assets.
* Background in reliability engineering, asset management, or performance analytics.
* Experience in entrepreneurial environments, startups, or rapid scale operations.
* Entrepreneurial mindset within a structured organization
* Strategic planning and business line development
* Ability to integrate new capabilities into established operational frameworks
* Cross‐functional collaboration skills
* Deep technical understanding of BESS operations
* Contract negotiation and commercial acumen
* Talent development and leadership
* Risk and compliance governance
* Continuous improvement and operational excellenceSOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle.

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