LTSA Regional Field Manager

O&M Field Manager

Clean Energy Services (CES) was founded on four core values: Safety, Quality, Trust, and Efficiency.

We are looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with our company and contribute to our culture of excellence. Because CES supports projects across multiple regions, this role is designed for people who are comfortable working at locations outside their home area and who enjoy traveling to new sites as part of their regular schedule.

Our Expectations

Safety:

Safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees are expected to actively participate in CES's safety programs, speak up about safe/unsafe conditions, and always report incidentsno matter how minor. Every employee has both the right and the obligation to stop any work they believe is unsafe or unclear.

Professionalism & Client Interaction:

As a member of our field team, you are often the first point of contact with our clients. We expect professionalism, positivity, and strong representation of CES at all times. If you see opportunities to improve our work processes, we want you to raise them.

Teamwork & Work Ethic:

Project work requires attention to detail, thoughtful planning, and full participation from everyone on site. No one should remain idle when others are working. We expect employees to properly care for and maintain their equipment and to use downtime for maintenance or other improvement work.

What Employees Can Expect from CES

• Fair treatment and growth opportunities. We invest in people who want long-term careers with CES and provide clear paths for advancement.
• Annual performance bonuses based on results and tenure.
• Spot bonuses recognizing exceptional safety practices and job performance throughout the year.

Location: Alexandria, LA

Job Description:

As an O&M Field Manager, you will be required to effectively lead an O&M team within a region to comply with specified requirements of the site contract uptime and preventive maintenance documentation. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the sites within your region and will collaborate with your team to perform required inspections, regular maintenance, PMs, and the overall health of the solar farms, all in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner. In this role, you will work with upper management to provide documentation, field issues reports, PM reports, and work order reports. Your ability to exhibit a sense of ownership and high level of care for the sites in your region will be a key determinant of your success.

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site/phone support for your team to help with troubleshooting, equipment repair, and scheduling subcontractors for work that needs to be done.
• Work with the field team to schedule work throughout the week and PM tasks throughout the year.
• Perform site visits and perform safety audits on teams, tools, and equipment.
• Work with upper management to assist in site visits by third parties.
• Audit the teams' work orders in CMMS and make sure everything is filled out properly and that the site issue and the repair are clearly stated.
• Pull reports from CMMS systems to identify ongoing issues and common parts failure and develop solutions to prevent outages.
• Reach out and collaborate with vendors to set up training for the team.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure we have the correct equipment for the jobs, and that testing and calibration are performed when needed.
• Assist in monitoring sites and work with a team to create work orders when needed.
• Work with safety to ensure your team has updated safety gear and any extra safety gear required on site.
• Coach, train, and develop the technicians on your team, tailoring your approach based on the learning styles and prior experience of each employee.
• Ensure effective collaboration between site teams in your region, ROC team, and office project management teams.

Must Haves:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• 6+ years of utility solar O&M experience
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, Leadership training, FAA Part 107 License
• In-depth understanding of electrical safety.
• Ability to use different handheld solar testing equipment, such as megger, IV curve tracer, HV/LV meter, etc.
• In-depth understanding and ability to perform troubleshooting of solar equipment, such as trackers, inverters, transformers.
• In-depth understanding and ability to perform troubleshooting of MET Stations and associated sensors.
• In-depth understanding and ability to perform troubleshooting of communication systems (DAS/SCADA).
• Ability to troubleshoot and terminate communication cables (RS-485, Cat6, etc.)
• In-depth understanding of medium voltage equipment & substations.
• Ability to read and interpret site engineering drawings, maps, and equipment manuals.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures/instructions.
• Ability to effectively train others.
• Good problem-solving and observation skills.
• Computer skills, including email, mobile apps, and digital work order systems.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team on routine tasks.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to pass both pre-employment and random drug testing.

Nice to Haves:

First AID/CPR

NABCEP Course Completion/Certification

Fiber Optics Certification(s)

Equipment Manufacturer Training Certification(s) (ex: inverters)

College degree or trade school certification in related field

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive hourly pay

Overtime eligibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Company issued Laptop, Tools, PPE, and training provided