Power Plant Maintenance Operations Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling regular maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to ensure system reliability and longevity.
• Provide support to field teams to ensure high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitor scheduled, unscheduled, and planned maintenance activities performed by plant maintenance field teams and subcontractors to optimize plant performance and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to operations, maintenance, and performance metrics.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop strategies to optimize system performance, maximize efficiency, and minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities for plant performance improvement and work with account management and performance analytics departments to implement solutions.
• Collaborate with procurement to coordinate suppliers, vendors, and contractors for necessary equipment, parts, and services.
• Assist in evaluating individual and plant activities and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Support the preparation of cost estimates and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the completion and submission of all inspections and testing data provided by field personnel.
• Assist with monitoring compliance of standard operational procedures within the Power Plant Maintenance department.
• Assist with preparation of operational reports using various data and CMMS platforms.
• Perform other duties as required by the Manager of Power Plant Operations.

Environmental Responsibilities:
• Will participate in the environmental compliance program, administrative record maintenance of regulated hazardous and non-hazardous waste, conduct routine inspections, and support emergency response operations.
• Assists maintaining compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in plant maintenance operations, preferably with PV power generation systems.
• Experience with IPP (independent Power Producer) solar sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Experience using CMMS platforms.
• Experience with DAS platforms and standard production metrics related to PV generation.
• Clear understanding of safe workplace practices and procedures.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to remote project sites.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and industry-related software platforms.
• Experience making and/or recommending business decisions that are safe, financially responsible, and justifiable.
• Qualifications in project management or relevant experience in managing projects.
• In-depth knowledge of solar power generation systems and maintenance practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead a field team.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for maintenance management and data analysis.
• Ability to operate in a professional workmanlike manner consistent with the organization’s policies, procedures, and vision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to travel for extended duration to remote project sites.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to wear full complement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

 

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions of this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities. I have read, understand and am able to perform the duties within the job description. I have received a copy of this form.