Director of Commercial Solar O&M
$120,000–$150,000 year
On-siteRocklin, California, United States or Wheeling, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead multi-regional service operations for commercial solar PV and battery energy storage assets across California and Illinois, establishing standardized processes for service intake, dispatch, and work order management. Drive asset performance by monitoring production, system availability, and revenue impacts while directing preventive and corrective maintenance, root cause investigations, and warranty administration. Oversee monitoring platforms, SCADA, and EMS systems to ensure timely issue resolution, manage departmental budgets and financial reporting, and establish operational KPIs including response times and service margins. Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams to ensure long-term O&M readiness and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Eight (8) or more years of Operations & Maintenance, field service, or asset management experience supporting commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), electrical infrastructure, or utility-scale renewable energy projects
- Demonstrated success leading multi-site or multi-regional Operations & Maintenance organizations
- Strong understanding of commercial solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems, production monitoring, asset availability, system performance, and reliability optimization
- Experience managing service operations, dispatch, preventive maintenance programs, corrective maintenance, warranty administration, and customer support functions
- Proven financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, operational performance, service profitability, and KPI management
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and renewable energy industry safety practices
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel regularly throughout California, Illinois, and other operating regions as business needs require
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Renewable Energy, Energy Management, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) portfolios
- Knowledge of SCADA, EMS, monitoring platforms, controls systems, alarm management, and distributed energy resources
- Experience with SREC programs, renewable energy credit markets, or environmental attribute management
- Familiarity with power purchase agreements (PPAs), lease administration, and renewable energy asset management
- Experience leading multi-state Operations & Maintenance organizations
- NABCEP or other renewable energy industry certifications
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills with the ability to build high-performing organizations
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing operational performance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Strong project management and process improvement capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS/work order systems, and renewable energy monitoring platforms
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Regular use of a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment
- Ability to travel regularly to project sites, customer locations, and company facilities
- Ability to safely navigate active construction sites and operating renewable energy facilities, including uneven terrain
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and lift up to 45 pounds
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while visiting project sites
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