Industrial Engineer

Brief Description of Sunnova
Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is revolutionizing the energy industry as a leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider of solar, battery storage, EV charging, and other energy solutions with customers spanning the U.S. and its territories. Founded in 2012, our goal is to provide homeowners, businesses, and communities with a better energy service at a better price – making clean, renewable energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable. At Sunnova, we believe that our success comes from the diversity and creativity of our people. Our team is made up of forward-thinkers who are passionate about changing the energy industry for the better, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us. We encourage our people to push beyond traditional limits and explore new horizons – because only then can we truly transform the world for the better. If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we want you on our team!
The Industrial Engineer Position Sunnova Energy is searching for an Industrial Engineering Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing and coordinating industrial engineering activities within our organization. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure efficient work processes through accurate work measurement, utilizing master standard data. The Industrial Engineering Supervisor will play a key role in optimizing productivity, reducing costs, and improving overall operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement work measurement systems using master standard data to establish accurate time standards for various tasks and operations
• Conduct time and motion studies, gathering data and analyzing work processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend optimal work methods
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including service, engineering, and supply chain, to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancement
• Evaluate existing work processes, identify bottlenecks, and propose innovative solutions to streamline operations and improve productivity
• Collaborate with production planning teams to establish production targets, taking into account the accurate time standards determined through work measurement
• Train and educate employees on new work methods, tools, and processes to drive adoption and ensure effective implementation
• Collaborate with the process improvement team to identify and implement lean methodologies to further enhance operational efficiency and service

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• 2+ years’ work measurement experience
• 1+ years lean experience
• Proven experience as an Industrial Engineer or in a similar role, preferably with a focus on work measurement and standardization 
• Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles, work measurement techniques, and process improvement methodologies 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify inefficiencies and develop practical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with highly developed attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy industry a plus (solar, wholesale or retail electricity)

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize individual workload to meet required deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team in a matrix environment

Working Conditions

• Open-office environment

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of time working at computer workstation 
• Schedule needs are flexible with business needs, occasionally requiring weekend and/or travel

Benefits

• Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Competitive compensation & annual bonus
• Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Cell phone allowance for many roles
• Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provider
• Complimentary garage parking in Houston

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