Lead O&M Technician

Job Title: Lead O&M Technician
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Reports to : Associate Director O&M
Supporting: Operations & Maintenance
Indirect Reports: Suppliers and Subcontractors
Reporting Location: Hybrid-Madison, WI
FLSA Status: Exempt

Company Overview:
OneEnergy's mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

Position Objective
OneEnergy is seeking an experienced commercial and/or utility-scale solar Lead O&M Technician for the Midwest region. The Lead O&M Technician will report to the Associate Director O&M and work hand in hand with Operations Analyst, Lead Design Engineers, Subcontractors, and other support staff. The position will have responsibility for assisting the O&M team in reviewing a portfolio of project site activities, including safety, Maintenance, compliance, Quality Assurance and Quality Control both on-site and through remote measures. The Lead O&M Technician will provide advance level commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing support our Operations and Maintenance Portfolio

Responsibilities:
• Provide portfolio level oversight to the O&M team that is responsible for day-to-day operations oversight on solar projects located within a geographical region.
• Engage with the on-site contractors and various other project stakeholders as OneEnergy's primary project contact person supported by the O&M team.
• Provide team support in efforts to develop, maintain, and ensure the team's consistent best practices for jobsite safety, quality, and subcontractor management.
• Provide mentorship, and oversight of your O&M team, as the lead for accountability, quality and safety on OneEnergy's project.
• Review construction/operational requirements and provide improvements to OneEnergy standards and procedures to maintain quality and safety on our projects.
• Help facilitate and support other O&M team communications of project requirements and expectations between on-site Staff, Procurement, Engineering and Administrative staff to ensure all customer project needs and internal administrative requirements are met.
• Help foster and support efforts to continually improve operational methods for value and efficiency. Collaborate with Field Engineering and Delivery PMs to update and communicate learned field best practices that allow OneEnergy to maintain an industry leadership position.
• Review and improve OneEnergy requirements for contractor adherence to HSE and Contract obligations through on-site and remote oversight and standard process improvement.
• Provide leadership and support for the O&M team as a technical lead for troubleshooting, energization, commissioning, witness test and capacity testing.
• Create and foster continuous improvement between internal teams, utilizing tools, and creating company processes where needed.
• Operate in a professional, responsible, and collaborative manner with all project participants.
• Communicate all internal and external party performance, attendance or quality concerns with the Associate Director O&M.

Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree is preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Solar O&M, construction and/or technical project experience.
• OHSA-30 Certification preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated track record of success in solar energy or related field.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational capacity to manage multiple employees and projects simultaneously.
• A proven ability to provide high level of safety and expertise during high-risk activities like energization, testing, commissioning and operational support.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.
• Ability to contribute to an amicable working environment with other associates and employees.
• Position requires frequent travel, approximately 25-50% in the field, depending on time of year.
• Proficient PC computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and Windows. Experience in construction management software (Procore, Autodesk Build, MS Project, etc) a benefit
• Must have a "roll up your sleeves and let's get the job done right" type attitude.

OneEnergy's compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year), Paid Parental Leave and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

OneEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that respects and values distinct cultures, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. One Energy strives to create a work environment that fosters our core values of respect and integrity in our workplace and the communities where we work.