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Director of Asset Management
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Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Director of Asset Management with strong solar industry experience to manage the performance, operations, maintenance, and financial performance of commercial-scale solar assets.
Key ResponsibilitiesSolar Asset Performance ManagementManage the operational performance of a portfolio of commercial-scale solar PV assets.
Monitor solar plant performance using SCADA, monitoring, and data platforms.
Analyze actual energy production against modeled expectations, forecasts, and contractual requirements.
Identify underperforming assets and develop corrective action plans.
Track KPIs including system availability, energy production, equipment performance, and downtime.
Conduct periodic portfolio performance reviews and identify opportunities for optimization.
Monitor equipment trends and recurring performance issues.
Operations & MaintenanceOversee preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
Manage and coordinate third-party solar O&M contractors and service providers.
Review maintenance reports, inspection findings, and corrective action recommendations.
Coordinate resolution of issues involving inverters, monitoring systems, communications, transformers, switchgear, and balance-of-system equipment.
Oversee vegetation management, site housekeeping, security, and environmental requirements.
Manage spare-parts inventories and replacement strategies.
Coordinate equipment warranties, manufacturer support, and warranty claims.
Develop and maintain O&M procedures and standards focused on reliability, safety, and system performance.
Financial & Contract ManagementDevelop and manage annual O&M budgets.
Review O&M invoices, service agreements, monitoring expenses, vegetation management costs, and other operating expenses.
Track portfolio operating costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support contract administration, vendor management, warranty recovery, and insurance claims.
Ensure vendors deliver services according to contractual requirements, schedules, and budgets.
Safety & CompliancePromote a strong safety culture across all solar operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, utility requirements, and applicable regulations.
Conduct periodic site and contractor safety reviews.
Support incident investigations and corrective action plans.
Maintain documentation required for inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Reporting & CommunicationPrepare regular operational and performance reports for management and asset owners.
Develop portfolio dashboards and performance summaries.
Communicate asset performance, maintenance requirements, risks, and optimization opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of asset performance, maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment history.
Serve as a key point of coordination between customers, utilities, O&M contractors, manufacturers, and internal teams.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Licensed Journeyman Electrician or equivalent combination of education and industry experience may be considered.5+ years of experience in solar operations, solar asset management, or solar O&M.Experience with commercial, industrial, utility-scale, or distributed-generation solar PV systems.
Experience with both fixed-tilt and single-axis tracking ground-mounted solar systems is preferred.
Experience managing third-party O&M contractors and service providers.
Strong understanding of solar PV plant operations and electrical systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Key ResponsibilitiesSolar Asset Performance ManagementManage the operational performance of a portfolio of commercial-scale solar PV assets.
Monitor solar plant performance using SCADA, monitoring, and data platforms.
Analyze actual energy production against modeled expectations, forecasts, and contractual requirements.
Identify underperforming assets and develop corrective action plans.
Track KPIs including system availability, energy production, equipment performance, and downtime.
Conduct periodic portfolio performance reviews and identify opportunities for optimization.
Monitor equipment trends and recurring performance issues.
Operations & MaintenanceOversee preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
Manage and coordinate third-party solar O&M contractors and service providers.
Review maintenance reports, inspection findings, and corrective action recommendations.
Coordinate resolution of issues involving inverters, monitoring systems, communications, transformers, switchgear, and balance-of-system equipment.
Oversee vegetation management, site housekeeping, security, and environmental requirements.
Manage spare-parts inventories and replacement strategies.
Coordinate equipment warranties, manufacturer support, and warranty claims.
Develop and maintain O&M procedures and standards focused on reliability, safety, and system performance.
Financial & Contract ManagementDevelop and manage annual O&M budgets.
Review O&M invoices, service agreements, monitoring expenses, vegetation management costs, and other operating expenses.
Track portfolio operating costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support contract administration, vendor management, warranty recovery, and insurance claims.
Ensure vendors deliver services according to contractual requirements, schedules, and budgets.
Safety & CompliancePromote a strong safety culture across all solar operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, utility requirements, and applicable regulations.
Conduct periodic site and contractor safety reviews.
Support incident investigations and corrective action plans.
Maintain documentation required for inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Reporting & CommunicationPrepare regular operational and performance reports for management and asset owners.
Develop portfolio dashboards and performance summaries.
Communicate asset performance, maintenance requirements, risks, and optimization opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of asset performance, maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment history.
Serve as a key point of coordination between customers, utilities, O&M contractors, manufacturers, and internal teams.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Licensed Journeyman Electrician or equivalent combination of education and industry experience may be considered.5+ years of experience in solar operations, solar asset management, or solar O&M.Experience with commercial, industrial, utility-scale, or distributed-generation solar PV systems.
Experience with both fixed-tilt and single-axis tracking ground-mounted solar systems is preferred.
Experience managing third-party O&M contractors and service providers.
Strong understanding of solar PV plant operations and electrical systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.