Solar Operations Supervisor

Job Title :

Operations Supervisor Location :

Kitzmiller, MD Duration :

Fulltime, permanent

Schedule :

40 hrs/week

Pay Rate:

$40 to $45/hr,

DOE Job Overview:

The Operations Supervisor will report directly to the Operations Manager and support him/her in overseeing the process and success of assigned operational maintenance work while utilizing vast technical skills and experience to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair activities. The operations supervisor will perform the daily assigned work and assist with schedules, pulling on appropriate resources, and ensuring that proper preventive and corrective actions are taken to improve the performance of installed technologies.

Job Responsibilities:

50%•

Technical Leadership:

Lead technical teams by overseeing their execution of daily maintenance and repair work plans to the expected performance standard, safety, and schedule Ensure effective communications between field technicians and the operations manager Assist the operations manager with the performance of QC assessments of work by the technical team Serve as the technical expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex repairs, check the quality of work execution, and coach the less skilled team members on the assigned tasks Act as a lead and assist field technicians with HV operations Execute scheduled & unscheduled maintenance of generating assets, including BOP and SCADA communications Successfully perform switching at substations, substation inspections, and maintenance activities 40%•

Operational Management Support:

Support operations manager with planning and allocation of available resources and reevaluation of maintenance priorities to maximize facility output while minimizing costs Conduct inventory management activities including research associated with spare parts and specialty tools needs Assist with creating, reviewing, and approving management reports, Work Requests, and performing TECO transactions Assist operations manager with all safety aspects at the site, including performing periodic safety walks to drive the highest safety standards and safety compliance Drive continuous improvement and performance improvement campaigns projects to improve operational KPIs Act as a backup responsibility to the Operations Manager 10%•Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of solar experience Strong inverter troubleshooting expertise Prior supervisory experience SCADA system experience SAP or similar system experience Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Utility-scale solar experience Sungrow inverter experience Substation or BOP experience Rural site experience Customer-facing operational experience

Soft Skills Requirements:

Strong leadership presence Ability to manage strong personalities Humility and accountability Customer-facing professionalism Conflict resolution and emotional intelligence