Operations Supervisor - Photovoltaic and Battery Storage
$95,000–$120,000 year
On-siteMojave, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct safe and efficient operations and maintenance of photovoltaic and battery storage facilities, including instrumentation, electrical, and DCS equipment. Direct assigned personnel in troubleshooting, repairs, and overhauls while ensuring compliance with NERC, CPUC, and regulatory standards. Manage contractors, vendors, and warranty claims to maximize operational performance and financial efficiency. Perform monthly site inspections, analyze production data, and prepare reports for lenders and regulatory agencies. Schedule outages, coordinate with consultants, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Requires ability to work in Mojave, CA, with occasional travel and overtime.
Required Qualifications
- Strong technical and supervisory skills
- Strong working knowledge of electrical safety and NFPA 70E requirements
- Proven ability to successfully procure, monitor, and assess subcontracted functions such as electrical contractors
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with minimal or no supervision with a customer service focus
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations
- Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- 4 years minimum experience in a supervisory role
- 5 years minimum experience working in large power plant facilities with increasing levels of responsibility
- 2 years minimum experience required in safety & quality management
- Experienced in people and organizational development and management
- Customer service skills are essential for this role
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; procedure manuals; prints and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; and interface with others
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, use a radio, and be able to speak effectively before groups of people
- Ability to analyze operating data and identify anomalies
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, lengths, and electrical values
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and statistical analysis
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, architectural or electrical drawing, or schedule form
- Ability to analyze and respond to organizational and personnel issues as they relate to the Utility Power Plant Group
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
- Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- 5-7 preferred years of experience working in large power plant facilities with increasing levels of responsibility
- 1 year experience in project management, project controls, budgeting and cost management preferred
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