Director of Operations & Maintenance (Utility Scale Solar & BESS)

Full-time

Total Energies

Context & Environment
About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
The Director, Operations & Maintenance position leads the TotalEnergies' Utility Scale Renewable Operations team and is responsible for day-to-day operational performance of a portfolio of utility Scale solar, storage, and wind assets across the US and Canada. The role is accountable for enforcing a safety culture across all operating assets, achieving the prescribed technical and financial KPIs and ensuring compliance to regulatory standards.
Activities
Key Responsibilities:
Enforce TotalEnergies Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy across all activities and ensure that both internal teams and external service provers operate in a manner acceptable to TotalEnergies HSE standards
Develop, lead and mentor a team responsible for the operational performance of TotalEnergies utility scale operating assets, establishing a culture of urgency, continuous improvement and accountability
Lead the development of project-level O&M strategies, including the financial and operational feasibility analysis for transitioning from outsourced to self-perform field operations of select assets
Champion the achievement of portfolio performance KPIs, including plant availability, actual vs modeled generation, operational budget (Opex) targets, and regulatory compliance
Oversee real-time performance monitoring of each project, identifying needed corrective actions and ensuring timely communication to appropriate teams for execution
Work closely with Performance Management team to identify areas of underperformance and align action plans to address
Drive implementation and adoption of digital tools (APM, CMMS) across field operations teams
Manage performance of third-party O&M providers, ensuring preventative and corrective maintenance activities are executed to plan and contractual deliverables are enforced
Negotiate service agreements with O&M subcontractors and specialized service providers engaged in asset-level support
Govern the transition of new assets from the EPC phase into full operations, ensuring relevant documentation, testing and punch-lists are transferred in a timely manner
Direct high-voltage substation maintenance programs, ensuring strict compliance with NERC, FERC and regional grid reliability standards
Develop specialized operational protocols for each generation type (BESS, PV, wind) ensuring technology specific differences are embedded into training, KPIs and procedures
Establish spare parts and inventory strategies to minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) for critical components while ensuring disciplined controls over inventory processes
Drive development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the operating portfolio
Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams to review and approve project design decisions impacting operational reliability, ensuring field lessons learned are integrated into future project pipelines
Establish and maintain relationships with leaders across other internal departments to encourage information sharing, collaboration and alignment of goals
Candidate Profile
Education/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or relevant technical discipline
10+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation operations and maintenance
5+ years of direct leadership experience managing both 3 rd party contractors and field based teams dispersed across multiple locations
Strong technical knowledge of utility-scale solar infrastructure, including central inverters, trackers, and DC health optimization
Strong understanding of high-voltage substation maintenance, SCADA infrastructure and NERC/FERC reliability standards
Extreme level of ethics and personal responsibility while working autonomously
Assertive team player with diverse interests and love for working withing dynamic environments
Attention to details to solve time-sensitive issues with precision and urgency
Flexible mindset welcoming changes associated with growing a new high-impact, high-visibility business
Preferred Requirements:
12-15+ years of industry experience, preferably in renewable energy operations and maintenance
Familiarity with utility-scale wind assets and O&M strategies
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging CMMS and APM tools to improve technical performance
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional, global environment
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving organization with limited day-to-day direction
Working knowledge of power markets, renewable incentives (RECs, tax credits), and regulatory frameworks
Based in Austin, Texas (preferable) or Houston, Texas
Additional Information
TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.
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At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. TotalEnergies Renewables USA currently has offices in Berkeley, Boston, Austin, and Houston.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies 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 401(k) plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.
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