Manager, Asset Performance Engineering (3rd Party Solar), Operations Engineering

Invenergy LLC

$135K — $165K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 6-8+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical support roles
  • 3-5 years of solar industry experience or an Advanced Degree preferred
  • Experience with people management or mentoring
  • Strong project management skills
  • Competency in data analysis and visualization
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. without employer visa sponsorship
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a team of performance engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional groups to resolve fleet or process issues
  • Identify and resolve process improvement opportunities
  • Interface with equipment manufacturers to develop best operating practices
  • Develop procedures and technical documentation for solar facility operations
  • Expand Invenergy’s capabilities as a third-party operator
  • Identify technical training needs and strategize to fill knowledge gaps
  • Lead engineers in field failure investigations
  • Assign pilot projects to evaluate new equipment or processes
  • Support onboarding of new solar projects into the operating fleet
  • Assist in the end-of-warranty inspection process
  • Develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics with performance analytics team
  • Integrate lessons learned into new projects with solar development teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid time off
  • Eligible for bonus programs based on performance
  • Opportunity to work in an innovative and growing industry
Full Job Description

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow a team of performance engineers  
  • Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve fleet or process issues, including other technical teams, Asset Management, O&M leadership, and Operations Support teams
  • Identify, evaluate, and resolve process improvement opportunities to enable performance engineers to maximize energy production of their sites.
  • Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and develop best operating practices. 
  • Identify needed documentation and work with team to develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of solar facilities.
  • Understand Invenergy Services’ scope of services across the 3rd Party fleet. Expand Invenergy’s capabilities as a third-party operator.
  • Identify technical training needs of performance engineers and strategize how to fill team knowledge gaps
  • Lead engineers in the investigation of field failures
  • Identify and assign pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes
  • Lead performance engineers in the onboarding of new solar projects into the operating fleet
  • Lead engineers in supporting the end-of-warranty inspection process at facilities
  • Work with Invenergy’s performance analytics team to develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics for solar facilities.
  • Collaborate with internal Solar development and project management teams to incorporate Operations lessons learned into new projects.
  • Some travel is required (<20%) and moderate field work may be required

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 6-8+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical support roles
    • 3-5 years of directly relevant solar industry experience or Advanced Degree preferred
  • Experience with people management or mentoring
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Competency in data analysis and visualization
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives
  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with PV Systems
  • Degree concentration in Power Systems or Renewable Energy Systems
  • Understanding of Electrical Safety Practices
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ASCE and ANSI/IEEE standards and codes.
  • Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure
  • Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Software
  • Experience with Data Analysis and Visualization tools (PowerBI, PI Data Historian, Python, etc)

Base Pay

$135,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

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