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Description: Core Responsibilities: Being accountable for all Operational and Maintenance activities performance health safety and environment (HSE) at assigned solar plants Maintaining compliance with all company policies procedures contractual requirements (e.g. interconnection Agreement PPA lease agreement etc.) and ensures compliance with environmental standards and applicable governmental regulations. Responsible for the development of longrange maintenance plans for major equipment based on sound engineering practices and OEM recommendations for the plant life cycle. Drafting and providing input on the development of the annual budget and longterm plans. Completion of facility reporting requirements including HSE budgeting and plant performance. Oversee daily weekly monthly and annual internal and external reporting of operational performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Lead regular meetings with assigned plants to review and manage HSE O and amp;amp;M spending and maintenance needs. Lead the use and management of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for all O and amp;amp;M work done and pending and parts used so that accurate records can be maintained for future use. Develop monitor analyze and report against performance metrics and analyze and amp;amp; identify issues impacting operational performance and recommend actions for continuous improvement to ensure operational financial targets are met. Manage spare parts inventories and make recommendations if deficiencies are identified. Step by step troubleshooting with technicians O and amp;amp;M Contractors and subcontractors and formulate solutions in realtime. Launch RFP and negotiate contracts such as vegetation management snow removal removal and reinstallation of plants repairs and capital improvement projects. Lead all operations and maintenance supplier relationships including but not limited to craft labor maintenance services specialized services and qualified repair companies. Coordinate with engineering support team when in need of additional troubleshooting/diagnostic assistance and perform root cause analysis Perform warranty management Support the insurance program and claims management Review and approve expenses provided by third party contractors Review future project designs for O and amp;amp;M assessment and feedback. Provide feedback to the Director of Technical Asset Management and other functional groups on O and amp;amp;M Contractors EPC and OEMs performance highlights and areas for improvement. Responsible for the integration of new sites developed or acquired and leads all aspects of all integration activities to ensure complete integration and handover from Construction and through acquisition. This includes acting as the operations representative in development projects planning for construction handover by ordering spare parts preparing and furnishing O and amp;amp;M buildings/warehouse responsible in the hiring of O and amp;amp;M Contractors and the management and oversight of onboarding process from a technical point of view. Participating in Business Development efforts as an Operations SME in due diligence efforts assessment of target plant conditions assessment of risk on target plants O and amp;amp;M cost estimations and recommendations on major risks identified. Implementing appropriate change recommendations of company leadership team. Maintaining and improving relationships with community groups and residents to understand concerns and liaison with O and amp;amp;M Contractor on issues. Share lessons learned with Project Management and amp;amp; Engineering/EPC. Setting high and challenging productivity and quality standards for self and work group; encourages new ideas and work methods to lower costs and increase efficiency quality and safety. Recruit select train evaluate performance and manage plant operating maintenance and O and amp;amp;M staff. Qualifications and Experience : Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree or advanced trade certificate. Will consider other related operational experience with significant plant O and amp;amp;M management. Minimum of 56 years experience in operations and maintenance in power generation transmission and/or distribution including at least 3 years in the solar industry with P and amp;amp;L responsibility. Distributed generation and utility scale strongly preferred. Background and understanding of MV/HV substations preferred. Able to make competent and prompt decisions in emergency situations without perfect/complete information. Ability to use and manage work within CMMS. Capable of writing operating procedures work requests and purchase requisitions. Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings electrical onelines logic drawings technical manuals and instrument drawings. Excellent communication skills a high level of organization and being detail oriented. Must be able to work crossfunctionally with contractors suppliers and internal teams. Able to understand and apply the big picture and corporate objectives to their specific situation. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs manage department network directory/folders and experience using DAS systems such as AlsoEnergy PowerFactors and other OEMs DAS. Able to take initiative and work independently with limited guidance. Preference for a candidate with a strong desire to learn and grow. The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site operations to address the unpredictable needs of the solar plant. Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate Experience in the operation and maintenance of battery energy storage systems is a plus.