Country United States / US
City CONYERS
AreaGeorgia
Workplace location CONYERS-BOSTIK(GA-USA)
Employer company TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC
Domain Operations
Type of contract Regular position
Experience Minimum 3 years
ActivitiesKey Responsibilities: The Operations Manager position is responsible for:
- Lead the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of an assigned portfolio of distributed generation solar and energy storage assets, driving operational safety, availability, performance, and financial results.
- Manage third-party O&M providers and subcontractors to ensure safe execution of work, proactively identify and mitigate hazards, verify compliance with site-specific safety requirements, and contribute to the ongoing development of O&M safety programs.
- Drive asset availability, reliability, and performance through monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting, and execution of corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
- Monitor performance data, remote monitoring platforms, weather conditions, site cameras, alarms, and operational trends to identify issues, risks, and optimization opportunities.
- Coordinate and prioritize daily operational activities with O&M providers, OEMs, Remote Operations, Performance Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution and maintenance execution.
- Lead investigations of equipment failures and underperformance events, perform or coordinate root cause analyses, and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Engage inverter, tracker, battery, communications, and other OEMs to resolve technical issues, pursue warranty recovery, and implement permanent solutions to recurring fleet issues.
- Ensure maintenance activities are planned, tracked, documented, and completed within CMMS and other operational systems in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Review and interpret contracts, service agreements, warranties, technical manuals, drawings, operating procedures, and specifications to ensure compliance and effective asset management.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of maintenance strategies, quality programs, operational procedures, and reliability initiatives that support long-term asset performance.
- Manage operating expenses, service provider costs, guarantee liabilities, budget forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining safety, reliability, and contractual performance.
- Develop solutions for spare parts, equipment obsolescence, long-lead materials, and aging asset challenges to minimize downtime and lifecycle costs.
- Build and maintain customer and stakeholder relationships by delivering contractual obligations, managing expectations, supporting operational reporting, and effectively resolving escalations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support quoting, work prioritization, invoicing, availability guarantees, warranty claims, and other operational and commercial activities.
- Lead Closed Loop Learning and continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned, sharing best practices across DG and UPP teams, implementing process improvements, and evaluating emerging technologies and tools.
- Support commissioning, operational readiness, and handover activities for new assets transitioning into the operating fleet.
Candidate ProfileThis position may be based anywhere within the state of Georgia.
Education/Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent level.
- 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations, maintenance, asset management, power generation, renewable energy, industrial facilities, electrical infrastructure, or a related field, with demonstrated responsibility for operational performance, maintenance activities, contractors, or technical service providers.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to systematically evaluate operational issues and drive effective resolution.
- Ability to interpret performance, operational, and maintenance data to identify risks, trends, and optimization opportunities.
- Ability to assess technical, safety, operational, and commercial risks and make sound risk-based decisions.
- Experience managing contractors, OEMs, and technical service providers to achieve safety, reliability, and performance objectives.
- Ability to review and interpret contracts, technical documentation, drawings, specifications, maintenance procedures, and warranty requirements.
- Knowledge of solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) operations and maintenance practices.
- Understanding of asset reliability, availability, performance optimization, and lifecycle cost management.
- Familiarity with contractor management, OEM coordination, warranty administration, and service agreements.
- Knowledge of renewable energy performance metrics, operational KPIs, and performance analysis.
- Understanding of electrical safety practices, maintenance standards, and industry best practices.
- Familiarity with remote monitoring, CMMS, data analysis tools, and other operational technologies used in renewable energy asset management.
- Understanding of operating budgets, guarantees, warranties, and customer contractual obligations.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Fluent in English, including the ability to communicate effectively in technical, commercial, and customer-facing environments.
- OSHA and NFPA 70E training required; certification may be obtained following hire.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
Additional InformationWhat We ProvideTotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, enhanced employer-contributed 401(k), life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.
TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
International ConsiderationTotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.
