Operations Manager

At Integrated Power USA, we're helping shape the future of energy in North America. As Total Energies' integrated power platform, we develop, build, operate, and grow a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, battery storage, and flexible generation assets that deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon electricity across the United States & Canada.

Backed by the global ambition of Total Energies to accelerate the energy transition, Integrated Power USA is rapidly expanding a portfolio of approximately 35 GW of renewable, storage, and thermal generation projects that are operating, under construction, or in development. From developing innovative energy solutions to navigating some of the country's most dynamic power markets, our teams are at the forefront of building a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Joining Integrated Power USA means working alongside talented professionals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, safety, and making a real impact. Together, we're powering communities, advancing the energy transition, and creating the energy system of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities:

The Operations Manager position is responsible for:

• Lead the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of an assigned portfolio of distributed generation solar and energy storage assets, driving operational safety, availability, performance, and financial results.
• Manage third-party O&M providers and subcontractors to ensure safe execution of work, proactively identify and mitigate hazards, verify compliance with site-specific safety requirements, and contribute to the ongoing development of O&M safety programs.
• Drive asset availability, reliability, and performance through monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting, and execution of corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Monitor performance data, remote monitoring platforms, weather conditions, site cameras, alarms, and operational trends to identify issues, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily operational activities with O&M providers, OEMs, Remote Operations, Performance Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution and maintenance execution.
• Lead investigations of equipment failures and underperformance events, perform or coordinate root cause analyses, and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Engage inverter, tracker, battery, communications, and other OEMs to resolve technical issues, pursue warranty recovery, and implement permanent solutions to recurring fleet issues.
• Ensure maintenance activities are planned, tracked, documented, and completed within CMMS and other operational systems in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Review and interpret contracts, service agreements, warranties, technical manuals, drawings, operating procedures, and specifications to ensure compliance and effective asset management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of maintenance strategies, quality programs, operational procedures, and reliability initiatives that support long-term asset performance.
• Manage operating expenses, service provider costs, guarantee liabilities, budget forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining safety, reliability, and contractual performance.
• Develop solutions for spare parts, equipment obsolescence, long-lead materials, and aging asset challenges to minimize downtime and lifecycle costs.
• Build and maintain customer and stakeholder relationships by delivering contractual obligations, managing expectations, supporting operational reporting, and effectively resolving escalations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support quoting, work prioritization, invoicing, availability guarantees, warranty claims, and other operational and commercial activities.
• Lead Closed Loop Learning and continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned, sharing best practices across DG and UPP teams, implementing process improvements, and evaluating emerging technologies and tools.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness, and handover activities for new assets transitioning into the operating fleet.

Education/

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations, maintenance, asset management, power generation, renewable energy, industrial facilities, electrical infrastructure, or a related field, with demonstrated…