O&M Manager

Job Description:

Job Description
O&M Manager

This position will work within the Asset Management team, which is responsible for the technical management of a growing portfolio of distributed generation and utility-scale projects located across the United States but shall be working remotely from India. This position reports to the Director of Technical Asset Management. The overall objective will be to manage the operations and maintenance of solar facilities. This objective will be achieved by meeting the following tasks: health and safety performance, environmental stewardship, employee training and development, quality control, work management system, performance management, operation and maintenance of generation assets, process development, implementation and oversight, budget development including oversight and adherence.

Core Responsibilities
? Being accountable for all Operational and Maintenance activities, performance, health, safety, and environment (HSE) at assigned solar plants
? Maintaining compliance with all company policies, procedures, contractual requirements (e.g., interconnection Agreement, PPA, lease agreement, etc.) and ensures compliance with environmental standards and applicable governmental regulations.
? Responsible for the development of long-range maintenance plans for major equipment based on sound engineering practices and OEM recommendations for the plant life cycle.
? Drafting and providing input on the development of the annual budget and long-term plans.
? Completion of facility reporting requirements including HSE, budgeting, and plant performance.
? Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and annual internal and external reporting of operational performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
? Lead regular meetings with assigned plants to review and manage HSE, O&M spending and maintenance needs.
? Lead the use and management of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for all O&M work done and pending and parts used so that accurate records
can be maintained for future use.
? Develop, monitor, analyze and report against performance metrics and analyze & identify issues impacting operational performance and recommend actions for continuous improvement to ensure operational financial targets are met.
? Manage spare parts inventories and make recommendations if deficiencies are identified.
? Step by step troubleshooting with technicians, O&M Contractors, and subcontractors, and formulate solutions in real-time.
? Launch RFP and negotiate contracts such as vegetation management, snow removal, removal and reinstallation of plants, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
? Lead all operations and maintenance supplier relationships including, but not limited to, craft labor, maintenance services, specialized services, and qualified repair companies.
? Coordinate with engineering support team when in need of additional troubleshooting/diagnostic assistance and perform root cause analysis

? Perform warranty management
? Support the insurance program and claims management
? Review and approve expenses provided by third party contractors
? Review future project designs for O&M assessment and feedback.
? Provide feedback to the Director of Technical Asset Management and other functional groups on O&M Contractors, EPC and OEMs performance, highlights, and areas for
improvement.
? Responsible for the integration of new sites, developed or acquired, and leads all aspects of all integration activities to ensure complete integration and handover from
Construction and through acquisition. This includes acting as the operations representative in development projects, planning for construction handover by ordering
spare parts, preparing, and furnishing O&M buildings/warehouse, responsible in the hiring of O&M Contractors and the management and oversight of onboarding process
from a technical point of view.
? Participating in Business Development efforts as an Operations SME in due diligence efforts, assessment of target plant conditions, assessment of risk on target plants, O&M
cost estimations and recommendations on major risks identified.
? Implementing appropriate change recommendations of company leadership team.
? Maintaining and improving relationships with community groups and residents to understand concerns and liaison with O&M Contractor on issues.
? Share lessons learned with Project Management & Engineering/EPC.
? Setting high and challenging productivity and quality standards for self and work group; encourages new ideas and work methods to lower costs and increase efficiency, quality,
and safety.
? Recruit, select, train, evaluate performance and manage plant operating, maintenance, and O&M staff.

Qualifications and Experience
? Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree or advanced trade certificate. Will consider other related operational experience with significant plant O&M management.
? Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in operations and maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution, including at least 3 years in the solar industry with P&L
responsibility. Distributed generation and utility scale strongly preferred.
? Background and understanding of MV/HV substations preferred.
? Able to make competent and prompt decisions in emergency situations without perfect/complete information.
? Ability to use and manage work within CMMS.
? Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, and purchase requisitions.
? Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and instrument drawings.
? Excellent communication skills, a high level of organization, and being detail oriented. Must be able to work cross-functionally with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
? Able to understand and apply the big picture and corporate objectives to their specific situation.
? Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs, manage department network directory/folders and experience using DAS systems such as AlsoEnergy, PowerFactors
and other OEMs DAS.
? Able to take initiative and work independently with limited guidance. Preference for a candidate with a strong desire to learn and grow.

? The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site operations to address the unpredictable needs of the solar plant.
? Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate
? Experience in the operation and maintenance of battery energy storage systems is a plus.