Director, Operations & Maintenance, High Voltage

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Summary

Join our team 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 lead and mentor the O&M team, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Responsibilities include developing and executing long-term strategies, managing third-party providers, and leading emergency response efforts. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with extensive experience in O&M management within the energy industry. Strategic oversight of high-voltage and medium-voltage maintenance and operations is also a key aspect of this position.

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

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