Operations and Maintenance Site Manager

Operations And Maintenance Site Manager

We (a globally active solar and BESS EPC/O&M) seek an experienced Operations And Maintenance Site Manager with a valid Florida Electrical Contractor (EC) or Certified Solar Contractor (CVC) License to support the operations and maintenance (O&M) activities of a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar facilities in Florida.

This role will oversee maintenance planning, contractor management, scheduling, field execution, and operational readiness activities related to long-term plant operations (O&M).

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure the site, generating plants and all personnel maintain the highest safety standards and practices.
• Operate and care for company property, equipment, and tooling.
• Perform and oversee solar equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks in alignment with monitoring programs and contractual requirements.
• Supervise the replacement or repair of solar facility parts and/or equipment.
• Respond "on‐call" as necessary to manage emergency equipment repairs.
• Oversee completion of electrical and other maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, permits, and project requirements.
• Participate in and work with the EPC team on commissioning activities and turnover to operations.
• Oversee day-to-day O&M activities across multiple solar facilities, including supervision of subcontractors and field personnel.
• Coordinate, schedule and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities, aligning with customer expectations and contractual requirements.
• Arrange and oversee O&M expenditures, budgets, providing supporting invoicing and cost analyses.
• Support permitting and electrical compliance activities where/when required.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical and operational issues.
• Maintain project documentation (internal and external), maintenance records, and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, commissioning, and operations teams, including the remote monitoring of the facility.
• Participate in site inspections, safety meetings, and operational reviews.
• Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices.
• Customer/Client satisfaction.
• Improved personal professional growth and education.
• Positive project team attitude.
• Staff development and training.
• Meet or exceed budgets.
• Meet or exceed plant performance standards.

Minimum Requirements, Skills, Certifications or Experience:

• EC and/or CVC licensed in the State of Florida.
• Located within a commutable distance from the project site (Lake Placid, Florida), or willingness to relocate to the area.
• A driver's license valid in the State of Florida (note that a driving, background, criminal survey will be part of the hiring process).
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School or Bachelor studies a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a mechanical/electrical environment achieved through formal training or previous work experience.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out/Tag Out of energized parts/systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of solar installation/plant and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of testing equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of remote monitoring systems.
• Computer skills: outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel.
• Ability to follow and give both verbal and written instructions.
• Have or obtain NFPA 70e Safety Training certification.
• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings.
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather).
• Ability to work on an "on call" basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations).
• Experience…