Regional Manager, Renewable Operations - Solar

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Regional Manager, Renewable Operations - Solar

Reports To: Manager, Renewable Operations - Solar

Direct Reports: Yes Functional Unit: Asset Management & Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Denver

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Cost-effective management of the regional Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of assigned solar assets by maximizing availability, managing risk, and optimizing financial performance in compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices on assigned solar facilities.
• Assure operations performance targets (i.e., availability, dispatch, power vs. resource performance, budgets, etc.) are achieved for all assigned solar facilities.
• Provide leadership necessary to develop a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and reduced cost.
• Interface with O&M contractors and equipment vendors to ensure operation and maintenance of the projects is in compliance with contracted requirements and performance targets.
• Prepare and manage the annual O&M budgets and recommend capital improvements/enhancements.
• Assure compliance with the facilities’ regulatory and environmental requirements, utilizing internal and external resources.
• Assist manager of solar operations in the development, analysis, planning and execution of various special projects and initiatives (e.g., new operational strategies, cost reduction initiatives, bringing new projects online, etc.)
• Provide regular reports to manager of solar operations.
• Quickly establish credibility while managing, coaching, and motivating site supervisors and contractors.
• Interface with landowners, local and state authorities, and the general public, where required.
• Identify and implement process improvements and incorporate asset management principles into company’s long-term operating plan.
• Develop a cost/benefit analysis for all plan capital and facility proposals for improved efficiencies.
• Support re-contracting efforts to maximize value.
• Support M&A acquisition or facility sale activities that meet strategic growth plan for the company.
• Interface and manage relations with Remote Operations Centers of the renewable facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred. Applicable years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in power plant operations, transmission, or substation electrical systems, with at least four (4) years in solar power generation.
• Four (4) years of direct supervisory/managerial and leadership expe