Senior Manager, Solar Operations

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

 

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Senior Manager, Solar Operations has full responsibility for EDPR North America’s Solar Field Operations.  You will define and build an efficient O&M organization to meet the company’s growth targets and to ensure that the solar operating fleet maintains high availability and efficiency performance.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure service providers and internal personnel follow proper safety protocols and complete their work with a Safety First attention to detail and procedures 
• Oversee selection, productivity, and professional development of all Solar Operations personnel, including site managers, lead technicians, technicians, and administrative assistants 
• Ensure optimum efficiency and maximum generation availability of the company’s current and future solar parks 
• Ensure that contracts with service providers (e.g., Solar O&M, balance-of-plant) are effectively managed on a day-to-day basis 
• Ensure solar projects that are operated by internal staff are effectively managed on a day to day basis 
• Update and modify SOPs that cover Solar Operations 
• Drive and enforce key approval processes, ensuring there is proper transparency with operations decisions and activities 
• Responsible for operational excellence programs, supplier management programs, the best practices manual, and the SOP manual 
• Manage site-level transitions from contracted to self-perform service 
• Ensure that operating expenses stay within the approved budget 
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across Safety, Performance, Financial, Process and People areas for Operations personnel and ensure the solar team is held accountable to the defined KPIs 
• Responsible for properly aligning key managers’ compensation with metrics and goals 
• Define and implement operational/metric programs to reach the continual company goal of 97% availability 
• Ensure that field personnel complete all daily activities safely and in compliance with industry and corporate standards 
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s values, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. 
• Additional duties as required 

Employment type

Full-Time

Work site

Onsite - Sandrini Solar Park - Bakersfield, CA

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience 
• 8+ years of progressively responsible operational experience, including 5 years of managerial experience 
• Considerable knowledge of Six Sigma and other quality management processes 
• Experience managing a geographically diverse manufacturing operation with minimum staff of 40 (distributed power production preferred) 
• Experience with both direct and contract manufacturing preferred 

Travel:

As needed

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication along with presentation skills 
• Strong organizational and high attention to detail 
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including use of PC software such as Excel to perform analyses 
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multi-departmental teams 
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal direction in both structured and unstructured work environments 
• Ability to lead, delegate, and set goals and targets 
• Ability to lead and support complex negotiations 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Ability to foster and help create a collaborative working environment 
• Proven leadership skills 
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred. 
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred 

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