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.

About the Site

The Long Lake Energy Center is a 200 MW-AC solar powered generation facility that is located at 2691 Hwy 20 Helena, Arkansas 72342, and the Redfield Solar Energy Center is a 100 MW-AC solar powered generation facility that is located at 11405 Hwy 270 E, Sheridan Arkansas, 72150. Long Lake EC is utilizing SunGrow inverters, NEXTracker trackers, QCells & CDTE Modules, with attached substation. Redfield is utilizing SunGrow inverters, NEXTracker trackers, Jinko Eagle Modules, with attached substation.

Position Overview

As an Operations & Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for managing the Long Lake Solar Energy Center and the Redfield Solar Energy Center.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the facility in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Recruit, select, train and manage plant operating, maintenance and administrative staff.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
• Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
• Procure parts, materials, services and support resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental and contractual responsibilities.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
• Perform routine Quality Assurance checks of solar technician work.
• Assist solar technicians from time to time in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 6 months of supervisory/management experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb portable ladders without assistance
• This position may require the ability to remotely manage new projects within a region, so candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% as business needs warrant.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience

• Technical degree
• Experience in power generation facilities
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or skilled trade environment.
• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other standard practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

$115,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 10% - 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, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.