HV Operations Manager

Location: California

*** SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.
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Summary:

** The HV Operations manager is responsible for overseeing HV construction resulting in safe and successful project execution.
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*** This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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Responsibilities and Duties:

*** Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day operations of high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, with a core focus on substations (69kV–500kV), switchyards, and transmission interconnections
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve substation-focused operational procedures and best practices in alignment with utility standards, NESC, and OSHA guidelines
* Mentor and develop field leadership personnel including superintendents, assistant superintendents, foremen, and craft labor—emphasizing technical competency and safety in substation construction
* Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and subcontracting teams to ensure accurate design interpretation, on-time delivery of major substation components (transformers, breakers, relays, P&C panels), and field readiness
* Conduct regular site visits and quality control inspections specific to substation installations, grounding, relay wiring, terminations, and equipment testing
* Enforce and model a strong culture of safety, with a priority on energized substation environments and high-voltage electrical hazards, following SOLV and OSHA standards
* Lead task planning and crew mobilization activities, providing clear direction for substation civil, electrical, and commissioning scopes
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, utility, and internal standards applicable to substation construction, energization, and operation
* Serve as the primary operations liaison with utilities, project owners, regulatory agencies, contractors, and vendors, maintaining transparent communication and issue resolution
* Monitor and track construction progress, commissioning milestones, and operational KPIs, reporting updates and challenges to senior leadership
* Support project handoff to O&M teams post-energization, ensuring all as-built documentation, testing records, and training materials are in place
* Lead and participate in lessons learned reviews to improve future substation operations
** Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:
*** Adherence to company policies, safety manuals, and substation-specific operational procedures
* Timely and safe execution of substation scope in accordance with project schedule
* On-budget performance and effective resource utilization across all projects
* High-quality construction and commissioning outcomes, with minimal rework
* Positive evaluations from clients, utilities, and regulatory bodies
* Growth and competency development of substation-focused field personnel
* Accurate, timely reporting of key performance metrics to senior management
* Strong collaboration with internal departments and external partners
** Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
*** 7–10 years of experience in high-voltage substation construction, commissioning, or operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity
* Experience working with IBEW locals within California and surrounding states
* Proven track record managing utility-scale substation projects (greenfield or retrofit), including civil, structural, electrical, and protection & control scopes
* Strong knowledge of substation equipment, grounding systems, relay coordination, SCADA integration, and utility interconnection procedures
* Demonstrated experience in operational planning, budget control, resource allocation, and contractor oversight
* Familiarity with NFPA 70E and recognition as a “Qualified Person” preferred
* OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification required
* Proficient in scheduling and project management tools (P6, MS Project, Procore, or similar)
* Strong leadership, team-building, and…