Solar O&M Site Manager

Job Description

If you want to shape the future of energy, we are looking for a Lead Solar Technician to join our Operations & Maintenance team!

Who you will work with

The Site Manager is responsible for the local execution, direction, management and control of the assets for assigned projects. The position has Budget responsibility for assigned projects and is responsible for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and Enel Green Power customers.

What you will do

In this role, you will be responsible for/support the team in the following activities:

• Ensure operation of all assigned assets within regulatory guidelines.
  • Ensure all safety practices and policies are implemented across assigned assets in the region with the support of HSEQ.
  • Review and Report on monthly results for relevant Safety and Environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI); total MTD & YTD Safety Observations, Near Misses, Incidents, Spills with both Material and Environmental impacts.
• Manages execution of all plant activities coming from Planners via Scheduled Work Orders.
  • Budget and schedule responsibility and performance of projects within assigned region (Opex, Capex, Regulatory and Improvement items) to include budget and schedule completion.
  • Work with the Maintenance Planner in the assignment of personnel and scheduling in real time Work Orders for execution.
  • Review and report on monthly KPI (MTD & YTD) results [Planned vs. Actual] for the assets assigned; Production, Energy Availability, Opex and Capex and % Planned/Unplanned.
  • Identify methods to increase project efficiency and implement capital improvement projects to increase project profitability.
  • Coordinate technician ON-CALL team schedules.
• The local point of interface and coordination with;
  • Control and Monitoring Room in the operations of the assigned plants.
  • Planning in the development the Maintenance Plans and the annual budgets and 5 and 10 yr. plan for facilities assigned.
  • Engineering in the development of Scope of Works and in real time support of plant activities and optimization of plant performance, generation and availability.
  • Purchasing in the development of the plans, Scopes of Work and Purchasing.
  • Knowledge Management in the development of Processes and procedures and maintenance document storage.
• Monitor site performance via SCADA, CMR, Network Mgr., Remote Desktop and SAP.
• Ensure full and complete use of SAP as our enterprise system as required to properly manage assigned assets within the team.
• Reviews and closes Work Orders and Notifications for completeness and accuracy including;
  • Initial and subsequent data entries,
  • Schedule and
  • Location for deliveries
  • Services and/or materials
  • Instructions and or other documentation important to the work order.
• Manage local inventory by plant including performance of inventory audits.
• Manage the coordination and execution of all outages to ensure cost control and minimize down time.
• Support E&C and Business Development with the review of technical specifications and project plans for purchase or development of new projects or major upgrades.
• Technical Document writing for CMR, SOP and all other plant processes and procedures.
• Partner with the Knowledge Management Group to:
  • Implement a qualification and continuous improvement program for all Hydro Technicians.
  • Manage the development, updates, and implementation of plant operations, maintenance, and safety procedures.

What you will bring

• 8+ years of operations and maintenance or construction experience, or Bachelor of Science Degree Engineering preferred +4yrs relevant or related experience, Solar energy or renewable energies background preferred. Relevant Military experience and training (NCO or Officer level) may be substituted towards years of experience.
• CMRP certified required to have tested within 6 months of hire and certified within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive for high achievement and continuous improvement.
• Good communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work off hours as needed.
• Ability to comment on legal documents and agreements.
• 50% travel required (domestic and international).
• NFPA 70 E Trained.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Project and Excel.
• IT Tool Knowledge preferred: SAP, SAP PM, Power BI.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position including climbing ladders, stairs, and perform comprehensive site inspections.
• A valid driver's license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record. A clean driving records means:
  • In the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.
  • In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.

Why join us?

• Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs.
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.

An employee's eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and the Selection Process

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact [email protected].

The selection process includes an initial introductory interview with the Recruiting team, followed by an interview with the relevant business line. If your profile matches the requirements of the role, we will contact you to share all the details of the next steps.

Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.

We are looking for individuals who embody our values: trust, respect, innovation, proactivity, and flexibility.

Do you want to be a part of change? Apply now and join the Solar O&M team to help drive the energy transition with us!

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies

Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.