Director, Operations & Maintenance and High Voltage

Summary

Join us as the Director, Operations & Maintenance and High Voltage, overseeing the operational performance and maintenance of all facilities and equipment at our stand-alone storage company. You will ensure seamless day-to-day functioning of battery energy storage systems and safe operation of medium-voltage and high-voltage equipment. Strategic oversight of maintenance and emergency response, regulatory compliance, and safety adherence are crucial. This role involves developing long-term strategies for operational efficiency, sustainability, and risk management. You will lead and mentor the O&M team, manage third-party providers, and work with other departments to optimize performance. The position also requires experience with high-voltage systems, including training programs, spare parts management, and emergency response strategies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of O&M management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the energy industry
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy-based power equipment and inverter based resources
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV electrical equipment, protection systems, and industry standards
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and large-scale operational projects
• Experience developing and optimizing operational processes, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills with a track record of mentoring teams
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings (one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, etc.) and ability to review basic electrical discipline calculations
• Prolonged periods of working at a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Must be able to climb or balance
• Must be able to stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor and provide strategic oversight of the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team, promoting safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement strategies for operational excellence and efficiency
• Ensure all operations meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Lead efforts to maintain high safety and performance standards
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers, ensuring clear communication, timely issue resolution, effective issue escalation, and performance accountability
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), including budgets, availability, reliability, and performance, through proactive maintenance and data-driven insights
• Work closely with Market Operations, Engineering, Performance Engineering, Asset Management and other departments to resolve challenges and optimize performance
• Support the handoff of new assets from construction to COD to operations, addressing any issues during the transition
• Prepare regular performance reports and ensure proper documentation of O&M activities
• Lead emergency response efforts, minimizing operational disruption during events
• All other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Provide direction and strategic oversight for high-voltage and medium voltage maintenance and operations, and compliance with NERC standards
• Develop and implement training programs for HV/MV, ensuring proper qualifications and workforce development
• Oversee HV/MV spare parts strategy, inventory, procurement, and ensure operational readiness of all equipment
• Oversee troubleshooting and risk mitigation efforts for HV/MV equipment, ensuring reliability and safety
• Provide guidance on electrical design, engineering, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Direct emergency response and repair strategies for HV/MV assets, serving as a technical advisor to senior leadership