Senior Manager, Solar Operations

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Senior Manager, Solar Operations has full responsibility for EDPR North America’s Solar Field Operations. You will define and build an efficient O&M organization to meet the company’s growth targets and to ensure that the solar operating fleet maintains high availability and efficiency performance.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure service providers and internal personnel follow proper safety protocols and complete their work with a Safety First attention to detail and procedures
• Oversee selection, productivity, and professional development of all Solar Operations personnel, including site managers, lead technicians, technicians, and administrative assistants
• Ensure optimum efficiency and maximum generation availability of the company’s current and future solar parks
• Ensure that contracts with service providers (e.g., Solar O&M, balance-of-plant) are effectively managed on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure solar projects that are operated by internal staff are effectively managed on a day to day basis
• Update and modify SOPs that cover Solar Operations
• Drive and enforce key approval processes, ensuring there is proper transparency with operations decisions and activities
• Responsible for operational excellence programs, supplier management programs, the best practices manual, and the SOP manual
• Manage site-level transitions from contracted to self-perform service
• Ensure that operating expenses stay within the approved budget
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across Safety, Performance, Financial, Process and People areas for Operations personnel and ensure the solar team is held accountable to the defined KPIs
• Responsible for properly aligning key managers’ compensation with metrics and goals
• Define and implement operational/metric programs to reach the continual company goal of 97% availability
• Ensure that field personnel complete all daily activities safely and in compliance with industry and corporate standards
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s values, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full-Time

Work site

Onsite - Sandrini Solar Park - Bakersfield, CA

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• 8 years of progressively responsible operational experience, including 5 years of managerial experience
• Considerable knowledge of Six Sigma and other quality management processes
• Experience managing a geographically diverse manufacturing operation with minimum staff of 40 (distributed power production preferred)
• Experience with both direct and contract manufacturing preferred

Travel:

As needed

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication along with presentation skills
• Strong organizational and high attention to detail
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including use of PC software such as Excel to perform analyses
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multi-departmental teams
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal direction in both structured and unstructured work environments
• Ability to lead, delegate, and set goals and targets
• Ability to lead and support complex negotiations
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to foster and help create a collaborative working environment
• Proven leadership skills
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;

Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;

Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute

Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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