What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Manager - Photovoltaic position at Per Sé Group?
Summary PV Site Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and high-performing operation of one of our photovoltaic (PV) sites. This role manages employees, contractors, and service providers to maximize equipment availability and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
About the Role
This role manages employees, contractors, and service providers to maximize equipment availability and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage all site employees and contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations and maximize operational availability of PV equipment.
- Provide training and support for technicians in troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing, and retrofitting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components, including battery storage systems.
- Oversee assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, and service/warranty contracts.
- Lead root cause analyses to identify failure modes and drive reliability improvements.
- Supervise site inventory of tools, consumables, and spare parts.
- Ensure training certifications and qualifications for all personnel remain current.
- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly site performance and operations reports.
- Develop and manage site budget; track and report operational costs.
- Serve as the primary site contact for landowners, regulators, and community stakeholders.
- Represent client at industry events, trade groups, and community forums.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET accredited) plus five years’ industry experience; OR technical diploma/high school diploma and ten years’ experience in a related energy field.
- 2–5 years of leadership experience in O&M, preferably in photovoltaic (PV) environments.
- Strong understanding of PV hazards, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to perform switching and lock-out/tag-out functions on PV-related equipment.
- Experience monitoring site performance, availability, and reliability.
- Certification on low and medium voltage equipment (or ability to obtain).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Maximo is a plus.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including extreme weather conditions; lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
- Bilingual English/Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training.