Manager, Operations - Photovoltaic and Battery Storage

Summary The Terra-Gen Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Storage (BESS) Operations Manager is for an additional plant(s) within the Terra-Gen project portfolio. It is a manager position that leads and monitors all operational and maintenance functions for PV and BESS facilities. The office location is near Mojave, CA and other designated plants as needed. The role manages multiple employees, OEMs, and vendors who perform tasks fulfilling duties specified in an executed O&M service agreement between Terra‑Gen Operating Company (the O&M service provider) and possibly several entities including Terra‑Gen LLC (the owner). Description The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that the facilities are available to produce optimally and within all safety and regulatory compliance while fostering a positive, supportive, collaborative and safe culture. This position develops and implements plant policies and procedures and leads team building and professional development of employees. The Operations Manager also oversees the safe and efficient maintenance of the power plant(s) and all associated equipment in accordance with procedures, regulatory guidelines, and operating directives in effect. They provide direction, guidance, training, and supervision of assigned personnel to accomplish company goals and directives. The role oversees all facets of operations and maintenance associated with equipment performance, implements programs of equipment inspection, repair, and system testing/troubleshooting, coordinates with all departments—including OEMs—to maintain peak performance while preserving warranties and ensuring proper documentation for regulatory compliance. Responsibilities Adheres to, supports, and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices. Ensures all employees, contractors and visitors conduct themselves safely and within departmental/company policies and regulatory guidelines. Assures a proper working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and employee relations. Prepare salary recommendations. Manage human resource responsibilities, including personnel coaching, development, performance management including reprimands and reviews, both written and verbal, as required, up to the point of terminating an employee, if necessary. Schedules overtime and manages vacation requests for assigned personnel. Reviews and approves assigned personnel timecards. Responsible for team‑building and professional development of team members. Conduct or supervise training, as required. Develop, administer and promote compliance with written procedures for plant operations and maintenance. Administer company policies/procedures. Using the Terra‑Gen work management system (CMMS), ensure work is planned and scheduled to meet warranty and service contract commitments/requirements. Review metrics and direct improvements in plant performance, work progress, and work backlog. Perform scheduling, performance monitoring, vegetation management, module cleaning, etc. Conduct professional contact with key personnel in the form of phone calls, meetings and reporting to the department managers including the customer regarding plant performance and plans of action. Complete request for proposal (RFP) process, select contractors/vendors, initiate contracts and purchase orders and professionally manage contractors/vendors for Terra‑Gen operations, contractual spare parts, and operation and maintenance technicians as needed to fulfill O&M service agreement obligations. Responsible for the performance of all contractors as required by the O&M service agreement. Manage and track warranty claims and understand installation warranty and equipment warranty responsibilities. Ensures operation and maintenance activities are performed to maintain warranty agreements. Schedule and manage additional services, as needed, based on the available monitoring data. Ensure acceptable quality of services executed. Completes all required plant inspections. Assist EHS with the implementation of an OSHA‑compliant safety program and culture at the plants. Responsible for regulatory compliance: NERC Compliance CPUC GO 167‑C Compliance Conditional Use Permit Compliance Air Permit Compliance Oversee development, promote and administer the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP). Manage and assist in Root Cause Analysis to ensure continuous improvement. Manages the everyday plant activities of the operating assets in compliance with established company and regulatory standards. Oversee O&M Provider(s). Manage OEM operating and repair/troubleshooting efforts to ensure compliance with service agreements and compliance with established standards. Assist, as need, and ensure timely reporting for energy regulatory agencies including PUCs, FERC, CEC, and EIA. Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Provides reports for lenders along with local, state, and federal regulatory organizations according to the agreements and contracts. Maintain a database tracking: operation, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. Develop and manage an annual budget for multiple projects concurrently. Responsible for the financial and operational performance of assigned plants. Analyze and optimize the financial performance of operating plants. Analyze production data and optimize performance of operating plants. Review performance modeling results and compare with actual performance data. Propose solutions for improving performance based on positive cost/benefit analysis. Responsible for immediate support and ensures corrective actions in response to emergency situations to minimize safety hazards and to reduce damage or downtime to the plant and its equipment. Calls employees to emergency duty upon assessing plant conditions and determining the necessity for additional support. Understands and follows proper procedures for control and shipment of all hazardous waste streams. Oversees / directs all instrumentation/electrical/DCS preventative and corrective maintenance, including equipment overhauls and system modifications. Coordinates with company personnel, outside consultants, and vendors to plan outages and new construction projects, ensure proper staffing, correct maintenance problems, startup new equipment. Provides technical guidance and direction to assigned personnel during the completion of repairs, troubleshooting, and overhauls. Provides technical guidance to Plant Supervisors. de Documents equipment problems, writes work orders (as needed), work instructions, and maintenance repair requests. Trains to improve personal skills and the skills of co‑workers related to the job and/or required advancement. Responsible for the completion of special tasks and projects assigned by the Director or General Manager of Operations. Supervisory Responsibilities Manages plant employees as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Requirements Strong technical and supervisory skills. Strong working knowledge of electrical safety and NFPA 70E requirements. Proven ability to successfully procure, monitor, and assess subcontracted functions such as electrical contractors. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as outside customers and vendors. Ability to work with minimal or no supervision with a customer service focus. Ability to work in high‑pressure situations. Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Current driver’s license with clean driving history. Education and/or Experience, Knowledge At least 3 years experience as Plant Manager in a large utility power plant. 8+ years supervisory experience with increasing levels of responsibility. 3+ years contract and budget management experience required. Extensive knowledge in design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance in power generation, oil, gas, chemical, and/or other related industrial processes. Possess experience in project management, project controls, safety and quality management. Experienced in people and organizational development and management. Experienced in project control, budgeting, and cost management. Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, single line diagrams (SLD). Training and experience with Incident Command System (ICS) strongly preferred. Communication Skills Provide information and training. Customer service skills are essential for this role. Create written reports/memos/emails to communicate findings internally and externally. Professionally communicate with customers about their system operation and performance. Professionally communicate with vendors about the performance of their products. Professionally communicate with quality/product development/purchasing departments about the field and remote data findings. Professionally communicate with plant supervisor and/or technicians. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; procedure manuals; prints and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; and interface with others. Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, use a radio, and be able to speak effectively before groups of people. Mathematical Skills Ability to analyze operating data and identify anomalies. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, lengths, and electrical values. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and statistical analysis. Have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability & Decision‑Making Skills Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, architectural or electrical drawing, or schedule form. Ability to analyze and respond to organizational and personnel issues as they relate to the Utility Power Plant Group. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid California Driver's License. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Overtime is required as needed. Work Environment At least 50% of the Plant Manager’s work will be performed in an office work environment; however, the environment for field inspections exposes the person to the risk of electric shock, heights, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, while working outdoors, the employee is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The noise levels may require hearing protection. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud on occasion can be very loud. Equal Opportunity and Other Statements Terra‑Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state, or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the U.S. and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I‑9. Terra‑Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match. The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. #J-18808-Ljbffr