Area Manager Trainee

About NovaSource

NovaSource Power Services is the world's #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients' renewables goals around the world.

NovaSource's comprehensive approach to total asset optimization in addition to O&M services includes value engineering, performance analysis, strategic supply chain management, and advanced monitoring systems. The company operates in key global markets managing over 30GW of solar power plants. NovaSource's expertise extends beyond solar and includes battery energy storage systems (BESS), offering a complete suite of services for the evolving renewable energy landscape.

NovaSource Power Services is seeking high-potential leaders to join our Area Manager in Training (AMIT) Program, a structured leadership development pathway designed to prepare candidates for independent Area Manager responsibilities supporting utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) operations.

Program Overview:

This program combines field leadership exposure, technical training, operational rotations, and mentorship from Regional Directors to build readiness for managing technician teams and generation assets safely and effectively across a defined Area.

Participants will spend the initial 4 weeks at the Avondale Training Center and subsequent 4 weeks at the Chandler Headquarters where they will rotate through assignments with Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, Supply Chain, and NovaCommand.

Participants are regionally aligned throughout the program and gain experience supporting multiple sites. Upon successful completion, participants transition into an Area Manager role assigned based on business needs within the Region. While location preferences may be considered, final placement aligns with workforce priorities and operational requirements.

Program Objectives:

By the end of the AMIT program, participants will be able to:

General Leadership & Management

• Oversee site personnel including supervisors, technicians, specialists, and SMEs
• Manage all plant personnel, policies, and programs, including staffing, morale, training, and safety.
• Communicate effectively with management and site teams to support strong two-way communication on operational and maintenance priorities.
• Participate in hiring, conduct performance reviews, and assess employee competency and contribution.
• Ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Operations Management

• Operate the plant within approved budgetary targets.
• Ensure compliance with all operational contracts (e.g., LGIA, PPA, O&M) to protect the long-term interests of the company.
• Maintain adherence to environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with the various central support groups to review the operation of plant equipment and systems continuously, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate, and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

Maintenance Management

• Manage plant programs based on best practices in the PV industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Continuously improve the condition and performance of the plant.
• Oversee inventory and use of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Utilize and manage the enterprise asset management system (Maximo) to ensure accurate and complete data integration.

Behavioral & Professional Competencies

• Coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Independently and collaboratively identify problems, analyze options, and develop effective solutions.
• Professionally manage challenging customer situations.
• Maintain availability for 24-hour on-call duties to meet operational needs.

Experience:

3+ years supporting utility-scale generation assets, electrical infrastructure, or industrial field operations.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business or engineering preferred

Reporting Relationships:

• Will report to the Director of Operational Excellence during the training period and transition to reporting to Regional Director upon successful completion.

Travel:

• This role requires regular regional travel throughout the program to support rotational development experiences and field leadership exposure.

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.


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It is NovaSource's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.