Location: Denver Preferred, Remote Candidates Considered
Type: Full-Time Employee
Reports to: SVP, Solar Operations
ROLE OVERVIEWPivot Energy is seeking an energetic, seasoned leader to support the build-out and management of our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department. Reporting to the SVP of Solar Operations, you will take full ownership of asset operations, process development, and team building. This role is pivotal in shaping the operating cadence for a rapidly scaling portfolio of distributed solar and integrated storage (BESS) assets, ensuring high availability and optimized financial performance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES- BESS & Solar Performance: Provide technical expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and round-trip efficiency for hundreds of solar and storage assets.
- Lifecycle Asset Management: Oversee the portfolio from through the asset operating lifecycle, utilizing robust operating plans and budgets to drive output.
- Data Strategy & Systems: Drive the development of "best-in-industry" data and software tools to accommodate a scaling asset base. You will ensure data integrity across operating portfolio analytics and collaborate in the enhancement/integration of advanced monitoring platforms.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Construction Management, Engineering, and Finance to ensure a seamless "handshake" as assets move from construction into operations.
- Service & Infrastructure: Build and manage a scalable system and oversee external service providers for both planned and unplanned service activities.
- Contract & Vendor Management: Negotiate high-value O&M contracts and manage RMA processes for faulty components, including critical BESS hardware.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with landowners, contractors, and internal asset management teams.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES- Experience: 8+ years in solar/storage O&M or asset management.
- Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of BESS technologies, solar equipment, and system design.
- Data Expertise: Proficient in solar and storage monitoring (DAS) platforms (e.g., AlsoEnergy, SolarEdge) with the ability to interpret complex system drawings.
- Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in budgeting, contract negotiation, and financial performance optimization.
- Leadership: An "ownership mentality" regarding issue identification and resolution, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
- Communication: Exceptional relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES- Engineering Background: Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, or storage modeling software.
$145,000 - $185,000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe estimated base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $185,000 depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date).
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture, and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
• Work from home stipend for new employees
• Public transit reimbursement
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
Recruitment Agency Notice:
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.
