Job Description

The Solar and BESS Operations Manager will assist the VP of Property Management and Renewable Energy Operations Staff with day-to-day management duties of utility-scale solar and BESS assets, including reporting, technical operations management, strategic planning, development support, investment technical diligence, and site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical operations expert
• Ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables from service providers
• Manage project documentation
• Ensure contractual and regulatory compliance
• Manage claims, notices, and warranty events
• Monitor solar and battery assets
• Evaluate asset performance
• Identify opportunities to improve asset resiliency
• Assist with monthly and annual operational reporting
• Help build and maintain project-level budgets
• Conduct site visits and QA/QC inspections
• Support development and investment teams
• Ensure project meter data is managed
• Ensure asset operations are compliant
• Perform other related duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• At least three years of prior work experience in renewable energy O&M, energy storage, electrical infrastructure, and/or technical asset management
• Experience managing California-located utility-scale solar and solar + storage projects preferred
• Highly proficient in learning new software tools
• Experience in a problem-solving role
• Experience with renewable energy project construction and/or operation
• A self-starter
• Detail-oriented
• Interested in and have at least 3 years management experience in renewable energy and energy markets
• Experience with renewable energy data acquisition systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage workload autonomously and effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to apply commercial judgment
• Practices excellent time management with a strong ability to multitask
• Willingness to work in an open office environment
• A team player
• Experience with managing renewable assets in CAISO is preferred

Benefits

• No benefits