Asset, Operations & Maintenance Manager

Job Description: Asset and O&M Manager

 

Reports to:  Director of EPC and Operations

OCI Solar Power is a respected provider of solar power, plant developer, owner, and operator. We are seeking an experienced Asset and O&M Manager to provide support for a growing organization in a fast paced environment. This position is located in San Antonio, Texas and provides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for interesting work within a small cohesive team, the ability to expand their experience and contribute to the corporation's success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision by the Director EPC and Operations, the Asset and O&M Manager is responsible for providing financial and operational management as well as reporting expertise to solar power generation facilities. Through safe, operational management, will manage technical issues and maximize net cash generated.  Additional responsibilities include generating reports for each facility and managing the communication to all internal and external parties.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the asset management, operations and maintenance, and monitoring of the OCI Solar Power operating assets.
• Perform all asset management duties required to optimize and maximize the generation of OCI Solar Power operating assets, and ensure the short and long term safety, performance, and reliability for the assets.
• Perform and complete all reporting requirement within specified deadlines for the operating assets, internal and external. 
• Perform and oversee the performance evaluation of the operating assets, and take and implement necessary actions to increase the revenue.
• Supervise the work of direct reports.
• Asset optimization:
• Conduct proactive predictive and preventive maintenance and technical operational performance analysis.
• Enabler of asset performance reporting and analysis of key performance metrics.
• Improve corporate operational knowledge and awareness of solar power generation facilities through training, process improvement, and cost-effective technical improvements and enhancements.
• Contractual enforcement:
  • Investigation the allocation of solar array downtime as well as performance metrics and associated trends.
  • Enforce warranty and other guarantees within designated contracts.
  • Track / trend key operations & maintenance provider metrics.
• Challenge manufacturer performance assessments.
• Investigate site abnormalities to identify root causes, provide corrective actions, and incorporate lessons learned.
• Lead the continuous improvement of OCI Solar Power operating assets.
• Provide feedback to improve and update OCI Solar Power development model.
• Manage all warranty and contractual communication with customers, off takers, OEMs, transmission providers, ISO/RTO’s, FERC/NERC, vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Responsible for all reporting as it relates to solar power generation facilities under OCI Solar Power LLC’s individual, direct control.
• Assist in driving a safety culture that is measured against the business goal, days away from work cases, and high potential incidents, among other criteria. Safety performance is also indicated by the attitude and culture of the overall OCI Solar Power team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other relevant area of study; Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred Seven (7+) plus years’ experience in solar power plant asset management or operations/maintenance.
• Significant experience in operations or financial management, including contract administration.
• A self-starter who can work independently on projects, data analysis, and key deliverables. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Must possess advanced general computer operating skills, including advanced Microsoft Office® software suite (including Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Project®) experience
• Ability to travel (estimated at 10%).
• Desired attributes
• Three (3) to five (5) years of demonstrated supervisory experience with engineering, operation, and technical staff is strongly desired.
• Familiarity and experience with enterprise-level programs for hardware and software systems for remote data acquisition and control of solar power generation facilities, including computerized maintenance management systems and data analysis tools is strongly desired.
• Exposure to