Area Manager, Management Operations Manager

Area Manager

Strata Clean Energy

Location:

Williamsburg, VA | Salary: $89,700.00-$

• Ensure strict adherence to all safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA, state and local regulations, and company safety policies.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, including hazard recognition, quality job briefings, stop‑work authority, and safe work practices.
• Identify, escalate, and support resolution of electrical and operational safety hazards.
• Ensure consistent application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work controls, and PPE requirements across assigned areas.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities across assigned sites to ensure safe, timely, and consistent execution.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities with the objective of optimizing plant performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with O&M agreements, warranty requirements, and service‑level commitments.
• Review maintenance reports, inspection results, and performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support investigations of plant outages, underperformance, and unexpected operational events.
• Provide direct leadership and oversight to Supervisors, Power Plant Maintenance Technicians, and subcontractors.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards across the assigned area.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and development planning for direct reports.
• Support workforce development initiatives, including training, succession planning, and internal advancement opportunities.
• Approve timesheets, PTO requests, and staffing assignments for direct reports.
• Serve as a technical and operational resource to Supervisors and field teams.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of electrical theory, power plant design, and maintenance best practices.
• Support scope‑of‑work reviews, system design input, and operational readiness for new or modified assets.
• Coordinate materials, inventory, fleet resources, and personnel to meet operational needs and response targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Asset Management, Construction, and external partners as required.
• Support onboarding and integration of new sites, depots, or regions into the PPM organization.
• Support emergency response activities and after‑hours operational needs.
• Travel regularly to project sites and depots within the assigned area.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and deployment of standardized maintenance processes, reporting methods, and governance routines.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at strengthening departmental and organizational capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Direct supervision of:
  • Supervisors within the assigned area.
  • Power Plant Maintenance Technicians.
  • Subcontractors.
• Participation in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and corrective action processes.

• Participate in environmental compliance programs, inspections, and administrative record‑keeping.
• Support and maintain compliance with RCRA and DOT regulations.
• Assist with environmental incident response and mitigation activities as required.

• Associate, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working on energized industrial AC and DC electrical systems, including utility‑scale solar and/or BESS assets.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience with responsibility for electrical safety, work execution, and personnel management.
• In‑depth knowledge of solar power generation systems and maintenance practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience overseeing multi‑site or geographically distributed field operations.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms, maintenance reporting tools, and performance metrics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex field operations across multiple locations.
• Sound judgment in safety‑critical environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to lead in a professional manner consistent with company values, policies, and vision.

• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to travel for extended duration to remote project sites.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to wear a full complement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must have the ability to travel, work on‑call during off‑shift hours and weekends.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development