Solar Operations & Maintenance Regional Manager

ACT Regional Manager

Company Overview
ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserve compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

Job Description

ACT Power Services operates >2000MWdc of utility interconnected projects across the nation. We are looking for an organized, motivated, and experienced individual to lead our team of qualified technicians. This position will involve planning/scheduling and managing the team in addition to actively being in the field and working onsite and alongside the team.

The Regional Manager is directly responsible for the safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations of the utility-scale solar PV plants in a designated region. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Regional Manager gets to exercise a variety of skill sets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Manage a team of 2-4 technicians and coordinate daily planning of work.
• Work with Remote Operations Center and Engineering Teams to coordinate dispatch and real-time repairs.
• Prioritize work according to work order priority.
• Complete and audit work orders for team/region on a daily basis.
• Conducting and managing routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
• Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical theory, industry best practices
• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open-circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
• Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: o Single Axis trackers o Central or String Inverters o Transformers o AC and DC disconnects o Substation equipment
• Maintaining company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
• Maintaining service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards

Qualification Requirements

• 3+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, substation operations, network communications and monitoring or equivalent power plant operations
• Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Infrared cameras, sUAS (drones), IV Curve Tracing, IRT Testing.
• ., Ground Fault Detection
• Experience working with a CMMS platform
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Valid Driver’s License
• Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Job Location
North Carolina

Position Time
Full Time/Regular

Headquarters: 2801 SLATER RD SUITE 125, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560 ACTPOWERSERVICES.COM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Office
• Outdoor work

Experience:

• Electrical: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations