PV Regional Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

The Regional Manager will oversee and act as the direct point of contact for various vendors, service providers, and employees operating PV and Battery Storage plants in their region. This role is part of the Asset Management and Operations team and reports directly to the Director of O&M. The Regional Manager will work diligently to maximize system output by coordinating with various teams within Arevon, including but not limited to the Performance Engineering team, Asset Management team, Procurement team, and others. This position is located at the PV generating facilities in the Pensacola, FL area.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide day-to-day oversight of vendors and service providers responsible for the operation of PV and Battery Energy Storage plants.
• Ensure the safety of site personnel by promoting and enforcing corporate safety culture and policies.
• Proactively address issues that may impact plant operations.
• Collaborate with technicians and field engineers to confirm that all necessary equipment, materials, and resources are in place for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Manage a network of vendors and service providers. Determine when additional vendors are needed and facilitate the mobilization process.
• Coordinate with all involved teams to ensure equipment outages are resolved as quickly as possible to maximize availability.
• Maintain high availability and site performance with the support of the Performance Engineering and O&M Engineering teams.
• Provide support and guidance to the Asset Management team for the creation and maintenance of project budgets. Understand costs and drive efficiencies across plants.
• Support the construction, commissioning, and testing of future projects in the region in collaboration with various teams at Arevon.
• Assist the Spare Parts Coordinators and Maintenance Engineering Team in ensuring proper spare parts are maintained.
• Mentor and provide guidance to internal and external personnel to ensure facilities in the region are operated in accordance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Director of O&M.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience managing PV or BESS facilities or ten years of experience in on-site PV and BESS operations with other management experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers and vendors.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on call for emergencies.