Production Manager

Become a Production Manager with Scale Microgrids in New Albany, Ohio. Oversee planning and execution for two Energy Center plants, ensuring efficient maintenance and scheduling. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and 401K matching. Join Scale Microgrids as a Production Manager in New Albany, Ohio, overseeing the planning and management of two Energy Center plants providing 300MW of reliable energy. Focus on maintenance activities, scheduling, and minimizing equipment downtime. Collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient operations. This role offers a competitive compensation package, medical benefits, paid vacation, and 401K matching.

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Scale Microgrids

Company Overview

Name

Scale Microgrids

Headquarters

Ridgewood, NJ, United States

Founded

2016

Size

Approximately 30 employees (source: zoominfo.com).

What They Do

Scale Microgrids specializes in distributed energy systems, focusing on solar, storage, fuel cells, and combined heat and power (CHP) technologies. The company aims to deliver cheaper, cleaner, and more resilient power through on-site microgrids tailored for a variety of organizations, ranging from grocery stores to industrial facilities (source: cbinsights.com). Their core services encompass full lifecycle management, which includes design, construction, financing, ownership, and operations of energy assets. Additionally, they provide financing support for technology providers, developers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), enabling customers to cut utility costs, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience against grid outages (source: cbinsights.com). Target markets primarily include commercial and community segments, such as energy-consuming businesses and small businesses that may not have access to rooftop solar solutions, with community solar projects powering over 80,000 homes through their acquired portfolios (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

Projects & Track Record

Scale Microgrids has completed and is currently involved in several notable projects, including the acquisition of over 100 megawatts of community solar in New York from CSG-Gutami, which builds on their previous partnerships (source: scalemicrogrids.com). In January 2024, they agreed to acquire an additional 500 megawatts of distributed solar and storage from Gutami, expanding their capacity to power over 80,000 homes and small businesses across states like California and New York (source: scalemicrogrids.com). A key ongoing project includes the pre-construction acquisition of a 9.6-megawatt CHP fuel cell site in Bridgeport, Connecticut, from NuPower, which is financed through a combination of debt and tax equity (source: cbinsights.com). Their partnerships with firms like Gutami and NuPower, along with their geographic presence across multiple U.S. states, highlight their commitment to expanding community solar initiatives (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Scale Microgrids has secured a significant $300 million equity commitment from Warburg Pincus to support its growth initiatives (source: scalemicrogrids.com). They successfully closed a 100-megawatt community solar deal in New York with CSG-Gutami, followed by the recent 500-megawatt expansion across multiple states, which underscores their aggressive growth strategy (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Additionally, the acquisition of a 9.6-megawatt fuel cell project in Bridgeport, Connecticut, marks a significant financing milestone for the company (source: cbinsights.com). Furthermore, EQT, a prominent private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Scale Microgrids, indicating strong interest from major investors in the company's future (source: pehub.com).

Working There

Scale Microgrids offers a variety of roles across several departments, including engineering (17 roles), sales (15), operations (13), legal (9), finance (8), C-suite (7), and IT (6) (source: zoominfo.com). Recent job openings have included positions such as inside sales and marketing associate, software engineer, and e-mobility sales engineer, reflecting the company's growth and the demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector (source: zoominfo.com). The company culture emphasizes rapid growth and inclusivity, with CEO Ryan Goodman highlighting the importance of community solar in their 2024 announcements (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Employees work closely with customers from day one, focusing on cost, resilience, and achieving their energy goals (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

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Job Description

We are looking for a Production Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and management of work adherence for two Energy Center plants providing 300MW of reliable energy in an off-grid installation.

You will focus on Energy Center maintenance activities and scheduling, minimizing plant risk and out-of-service time for critical equipment, and identifying the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for the Energy Center. Duties will include coordinating with all Energy Center organizations to resolve variances in scheduled activities and prioritizing work activities based on equipment impact.

You will report to our Site Manager of New Albany South and be based in/near New Albany, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

Directs the development and implementation of the scheduling process, including resolving schedule conflicts
Provides schedule performance information, develops plans for schedule implementations, and updates as required
Directs work week status meetings with maintenance, modifications, operations, and support organizations to direct the implementation of the work schedule
Ensures schedules are developed in accordance with Energy Center requirements and standards
Works closely with the on-duty Control Room Staff, O&M Management, and LTSA providers to ensure the work week is executed as planned and emergent/short-cycle work is implemented as required to support plant priorities
Works directly with LTSA providers to establish a robust planned outage schedule and manage performance of the contract
Leads site efforts in managing quality CMMS data and Work Order execution, and maintenance backlog
Tracks and coordinates maintenance activities to minimize equipment/system out-of-service time.
Coordinates and schedules activities per Energy Center procedures to minimize plant risk
Development and analysis of maintenance and schedule KPIs
Communicates the schedule with the station through Work Management meetings and/or any other communication tools to ensure a successful schedule implementation
On-call availability is required for emergencies, with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work as needed

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum of 7 years of power generation experience with at least 4 years cumulative experience in scheduling management, project management, operations, maintenance, project controls, or engineering
Comprehensive understanding of site work control, quality assurance, configuration management, material controls, and procedures for both maintenance and operations-related areas
Experience with PRA/Maximo/Primavera P6 or similar software and CMMS applications
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and make decisions under pressure to ensure uninterrupted operations
Intradepartmental communication skills (verbal and written)
High School Diploma or equivalent required

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

Do the Right Thing
Act Like an Owner
Hustle
Demand Results
Go Together
Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.