DescriptionSPC Solar Site Team Leader (GA & NC)
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and support for SPC Solar Operations Technicians (non-exempt employees) and for operating and maintaining the SPC Solar Fleet in a safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient manner. This position is accountable for safety, environmental and regulatory compliance; team development and technical direction; performance management; managing resources and work priorities; assist in developing O&M and Capital budgets and management; development and management of solar maintenance strategy and PMs; Coordination of contracts and contractors; and other related goals as required by the business.
Note: This position will have responsibilities at the Decatur Solar Center (Bainbridge, GA) and Rutherford Solar Center (Forest City, NC).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain familiarity with all maintenance activities within the facilities and keep abreast of ongoing issues.
- Perform periodic walk-downs and visual inspections of each site in coordination with Solar Technicians, as well as provide back-up & support for some tasks.
- Assist in managing the overall compliance of the solar sites including but not limited to safety, environmental, financial, and contract/contractor management.
- Provide leadership and direction to ensure safe and compliant LOTO program for solar.
- Assist in the development and manage Capital and O&M budgets to meet year-end projections. Write/approve purchase requisitions, invoices, etc.
- Provide project management leadership and support as required.
- Work with SPC M&D ROC to monitor operational activities and alarms for solar sites.
- Administer workflow process in Maximo. Review CRs daily and ensure work orders are prioritized, planned, executed, and closed out.
- Provide Asset Management of all solar sites including performing and maintaining a maintenance strategy for each solar facility with optimized PMs.
- Work with vendors and contractors in the proper maintenance and operation of the solar facilities.
- Develop and implement an inventory management process for solar sites.
- Work with other departments (New Generation, Renewables, etc.) as necessary on all new site and project development activities.
- Experience with contractor maintenance and management.
- Assist plant technicians with equipment troubleshooting and/or maintenance as required by emergency or availability.
- Manage above responsibilities at multiple sites and with multiple site crews in the specified region.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- BS or Associates Electrical/Electronic degree a plus.
- Supervisory experience including performance management preferred.
- Three years of work experience in generating plant maintenance or operations required.
- Experience with asset management (System Ownership) within a generating plant or equivalent work experience. Project management experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of MAXIMO preferred.
- Be knowledgeable of site PPA(s) to maximize profit through production and maintenance planning.
- Computer skills as required to understand and communicate with digital-based devices.
- Advanced knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits.
- Understanding of maintenance strategy, budgeting, cost reporting, and reliability reporting.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all working and management levels.
- Competency with current Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be available for extended work hours including nights and weekends.
- Solar plant experience (or similar process) with emphasis on plant controls, communication networks and SCADA is preferred.
- Represent Southern Power in the Renewable Operations Review Board (ORB) meetings (and other applicable ORBs). - Working knowledge of switchyards and related equipment required.
- Travel may be often and across multiple sites.
- Must be flexible, forward-thinking, and strategic minded to plan for the future needs of the system.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; leadership skills; performance management skills; and planning and coordination skills.
- Role model for Our Values.
- Self-motivated, customer-focused, and having an excellent ability to work well with and develop teams.
- Travel may be often and across multiple sites and states. The requirement to travel may be required with little to no notice for multiple days at a time and throughout the year. Travel may be up to 50% at times depending on site needs and requirements.
- Interaction and participation with other groups and teams for various reason will be required.