Director of Operations O&M of Renewable Sites

Director of Operations

O&M of Renewable Sites

Boise, Idaho

Direct Hire

Company Profile:

Well respected 3rd party O&M that will be overseeing up to 5GW of renewables sites has partnered with their customer to provide an onsite executive due to the volume of projects. This is an immediate opening located in Boise, Idaho.

Scope of Responsibilities:

We are seeking a senior, hands-on operations leader to serve as Director of Operations in support of a utility-scale renewable energy owner/operator partnership. This role will be embedded within the partner’s home office and will focus on solving operational challenges across the full lifecycle of projects, from early operations through steady-state performance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced operations professional who can operate effectively in an embedded partnership model, serving as the primary day-to-day operational leader and liaison between corporate stakeholders and field operations teams.

During the initial phase, this role will provide direct oversight of day-to-day plant operations, including regional management responsibilities for projects currently in operation. As the asset base grows, the position will transition toward broader portfolio leadership, with regional managers added to assume day-to-day site responsibilities, allowing increased focus on strategic oversight and the execution of continuous improvement initiatives. Additional responsibilities include:

· Embedded Partnership & Stakeholder Leadership

· Serve as the embedded operations leader within a client/owner organization over field operations while collaborating closely with client stakeholders.

· Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues and significant portfolio events

· Maintain strong alignment between corporate stakeholders and field operations teams

· Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency, and develop plans to address them

· Share technical expertise and best practices to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency across teams

· Operational & Field Oversight (Initial Phase)

· Champion a culture of safety and quality across all O&M projects and teams

· Provide direct oversight of utility-scale solar and BESS plant operations

· Manage Plant Managers, Technicians, and site-based personnel

· Coordinate preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities

· Ensure strict adherence to our training requirements, and Right-to-Work qualifications

· Portfolio Performance & Continuous Improvement

· Partner with performance and engineering resources to track KPIs and optimize asset performance

· Identify underperforming assets and lead remediation and improvement plans

· Drive standardization, best practices, and operational excellence across the fleet

· Strong business and operational judgment, with the ability to balance safety, performance, cost, risk, and contractual obligations

· Proven ability to lead across complex, multi-stakeholder environments and drive cross-functional alignment

· Executive-level communication skills, including customer engagement, reporting, and senior-leadership presentations

· Executive Reporting & Transparency

· Deliver clear, executive-level operational reporting

· Translate field data and performance trends into actionable insights for leadership

· Growth & Scale

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

· 10+ years of experience in operations management within the renewable energy sector, with a focus on solar, and BESS.

· In-depth knowledge of PV and BESS technologies, including system design, operations, and maintenance.

· Experience operating assets across multiple ISO’s

· Extensive experience interfacing with OEMs and contractors on warranty matters.

· Extensive experience with RCA methodology and remediations.

· Experience working with or supporting asset management or portfolio management functions

· Understanding of asset-management drivers such as availability, revenue protection, lifecycle cost, and risk management

· Familiarity with owner/operator reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term asset planning

· Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

· Direct experience managing field personnel.

· Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

· Track record of developing and maintaining processes and procedures.

· Strong understanding of regulatory and safety requirements in the renewable energy industry.

· Experience with budgeting and financial management.

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Compensation: Starting at $150k + Bonus + Relocation Assistance