Asset and O&M Manager

Asset and O&M Manager

Location: San Antonio, Texas

About the Client:

Client is a respected provider of solar power, plant developer, owner, and operator. We are seeking an experienced Asset and O&M Manager to support our growing organization in a fast-paced environment. This position offers 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 the general supervision of 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, the manager will handle technical issues and maximize net cash generated. Additional responsibilities include generating reports for each facility and managing communication with all internal and external parties.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the asset management, operations and maintenance, and monitoring of client operating assets.
• Perform all asset management duties required to optimize and maximize the generation of client operating assets, ensuring short and long-term safety, performance, and reliability.
• Complete all reporting requirements within specified deadlines for the operating assets, both internal and external.
• Evaluate the performance of operating assets and implement necessary actions to increase revenue.
• Supervise the work of direct reports.
• Conduct proactive predictive and preventive maintenance and technical operational performance analysis.
• Enable 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.
• Challenge manufacturer performance assessments.
• Investigate the allocation of solar array downtime and performance metrics and associated trends.
• Enforce warranty and other guarantees within designated contracts.
• Track and trend key operations & maintenance provider metrics.
• Investigate site abnormalities to identify root causes, provide corrective actions, and incorporate lessons learned.
• Lead the continuous improvement of client operating assets.
• Provide feedback to improve and update client development model.
• Manage all warranty and contractual communication with customers, off-takers, OEMs, transmission providers, ISO/RTOs, FERC/NERC, vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Responsible for all reporting related to solar power generation facilities under client direct control.
• Assist in driving a safety culture measured against business goals, 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 client team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other relevant area of study; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of 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.
• Advanced general computer operating skills, including advanced Microsoft Office® software suite (Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Project®) experience.
• Ability to travel (estimated at 10%).

Desired Attributes:

• 3+ years of demonstrated supervisory experience with engineering, operation, and technical staff.
• 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.
• Exposure to and understanding of environmental, health, and safety program management and requirements for power generation facilities.