Operations Supervisor - Photovoltaik und Batteriespeicher (m/w/d)

Job Description

The Terra-Gen Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Operations Supervisor - Edwards Sanborn is a supervisory position and leads all operational and maintenance functions for the Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Facilities near Mojave CA and other designated sites. It is a position managing multiple employees who perform tasks fulfilling duties specified in an executed O&M service agreement between Terra-Gen Operating Company as the O&M Service Provider and several entities currently owned by Terra-Gen as Owner.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the facilities are available to produce optimally and for all safety and regulatory compliance while fostering a positive, supportive, collaborative and safe culture. This position will be responsible for implementing site policies and procedures as well as team building and professional development of employees. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Site Manager - Photovoltaic and Battery Storage. The main office is located in the vicinity of Mojave, California.

Some travel will be required for this position.

Will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations and maintenance of the power plant(s) and all associated instrumentation, electrical, and DCS equipment in accordance with procedures, guidelines, and operating directives in effect. Provides appropriate direction, guidance, training, and supervision of assigned personnel in the accomplishment of company goals and directives. Monitors and ensures all facets of instrumentation, electrical, and control systems and associated equipment maintenance have been accomplished per industry standards, OEM specifications and regulatory compliance. Responsible for the material conditions of each component and ensures that each functions correctly and reliably through programs of equipment inspection, repair, and system testing/troubleshooting. Identifies equipment deficiencies and coordinates with all departments to maintain peak performance of the power plant and its equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

• Adheres to, supports, and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices. Ensures all employees, contractors and visitors conduct themselves safely and within company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Using the Terra-Gen work management system, ensure work is planned and scheduled to meet warranty and service contract commitments/requirements.
• Review metrics and direct improvements in plant performance, work progress, and work backlog
• Perform Scheduling, performance monitoring, vegetation management, module cleaning, etc.
• Direct contact in the form of meetings and reporting to the Site Manager regarding plant performance and plans of action
• Select contractors/vendors, initiate contracts and manage contractors/vendors for Terra-Gen operations, contractual spare parts, and maintenance technicians as needed to fulfill O&M service agreement obligations.
• Responsible for the performance of all contractors as required by the O&M service agreement.
• Manages and tracks warranty claims and understands installation warranty and equipment warranty responsibilities. Ensures operations and maintenance activities are performed to maximize the warranty benefit
• Schedules and manages additional services as needed based on the available monitoring data. Ensures acceptable quality of execution
• At a minimum completes monthly site inspections
• Assist EHS with the implementation of an OSHA-compliant safety program and culture at the plant.
• Develop and promote compliance with written procedures for plant operations and maintenance
• Responsible for regulatory compliance
• NERC Compliance
• CPUC GO 167 Compliance
• Conditional Use Permit Compliance
• Air Permit Compliance
• Promote develop and administer the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manages the everyday plant activities of the operating assets in compliance with established standards
• Oversees O&M Provider(s). Manages their operating and repair/troubleshooting efforts to ensure compliance with service agreements and compliance with established standards
• Keep current on reporting for energy regulatory agencies including PUCs, FERC, CEC, and EIA
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Provides data for reports for lenders and for local, state, and federal regulatory organizations according to the agreements and contracts
• Maintains a database tracking operation, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting
• Develop and manage an annual budget for multiple projects concurrently
• Maintain financial responsibility and operational performance of multiple sites
• Analyze the financial performance of operating solar plants and recommend cost saving methods to ensure financial efficiency.
• Analyze production data for operating solar plants and report deficiencies to the Plant Manager and or OEM for warranty corrective actions ensuring operational efficiency.
• Review performance modeling results and compare with actual performance data
• Proposes solutions for improving performance with a positive cost/benefit analysis
• Manage contract labor relations.
• Administer company and station policies/procedures.
• Provide coaching and written and/or verbal reprimands to an employee if necessary
• Complete employee reviews as required, both written and verbal.
• Responsible for team-building and professional development of team members
• Conduct or supervise training
• Ensures immediate corrective action in response to emergency situations to minimize safety hazards and to reduce damage or downtime to the plant and its equipment. Calls employees to emergency duty upon assessing plant conditions and determining the necessity for additional support.
• Schedules overtime and vacation requests for assigned personnel. Reviews assigned personnel timecards
• Adheres to, supports, and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices. Ensures all employees, contractors and visitors conduct themselves safely and within company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Assures a proper working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and employee relations. Prepares performance reviews and assist and disciplinary recommendations.
• Understands and follows proper procedures for control and shipment of all hazardous waste streams.
• Directs all instrumentation/electrical/DCS preventative and corrective maintenance, including equipment overhauls and system modifications.
• Coordinates with company personnel, outside consultants, and vendors to plan outages and new construction projects, ensure proper staffing, correct maintenance problems, startup new equipment.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to assigned personnel during the completion of repairs, troubleshooting, and overhauls. Provides technical guidance to Technicians.
• Documents equipment problems, writes work orders, work instructions, and maintenance repair requests.
• Trains to improve personal skills and the skills of co-workers related to the job and/or required advancement.
• Responsible for the completion of special tasks and projects assigned by the Site Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages site employees as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum requirements

• Strong technical and supervisory skills.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety and NFPA 70E requirements
• Proven ability to successfully procure, monitor, and assess subcontracted functions such as electrical contractors.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as outside customers and vendors.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision with a customer service focus.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge

• 4 years minimum experience in a supervisory role.
• 5 years minimum experience working in large power plant facilities with increasing levels of responsibility. 5-7 preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in the design, construction, installations, operations, and maintenance in oil, gas, chemical, power generation, and other related industrial processes.
• 1 year experience in project management, project controls, budgeting and cost management preferred.
• 2 years minimum experience required in safety & quality management.
• Experienced in people and organizational development and management.

Communication Skills

• Provide information and training.
• Customer service skills are essential for this role.
• Create written reports/memos/emails to communicate findings internally and externally.
• Communicate with customers about their system operation and performance.
• Communicate with vendors about the performance of their products.
• Communicate with Quality/Product Development/Purchasing departments about the field and remote data findings.
• Communicate with technicians.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; procedure manuals; prints and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; and interface with others. Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, use a radio, and be able to speak effectively before groups of people.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to analyze operating data and identify anomalies.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, lengths, and electrical values.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and statistical analysis.
• Have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability & Decision Making Skills

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, architectural or electrical drawing, or schedule form.
• Ability to analyze and respond to organizational and personnel issues as they relate to the Utility Power Plant Group.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime is required as needed.

Safety/Environmentally/Security Sensitive Position (SESSP): employee performs, or is responsible for performing, duties that are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility or piece of equipment, including a vehicle driven in/on safety or environmentally sensitive operations and/or property, and which, if not performed properly, could result in a safety risk or environmental hazard to an employee, a facility, or the general public.

Driving Required: Ability to drive vehicles on Company business and meet Company's established Driving Criteria, including maintaining a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Work Environment

At least 50% of the Site Supervisor's work will be performed in an office work environment; however, the environment for field inspections exposes the person to the risk of electric shock, heights, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, while working outdoors, the employee is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The noise levels may require hearing protection. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud on occasion can be very loud.

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.