Western Region PV & BESS Operations Manager

Ameresco - Framingham, MA

Full-time

Framingham, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking a skilled and experienced Western Region PV & BESS Operations Manager to oversee the efficient functioning and maintenance of Ameresco owned Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role is critical in ensuring optimal performance and safety standards in the operations of renewable energy assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PV and energy storage technologies, operations management, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and personnel, ensuring smooth functioning, monitoring, and maintenance of the systems. This includes providing guidance, training, and support to team members to maintain a high level of performance and adherence to safety protocols. The Operations Manager will coordinate and schedule regular maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to ensure system reliability and longevity. They will work closely with Field Supervisors and Technicians to address operational issues promptly, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to resolve problems. Additionally, the role involves preparing cost estimates and proposals, collaborating with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to procure necessary equipment, parts, and services required for maintenance and operations. A key responsibility will be to implement the manufacturer's Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), including training, installation, and API integration. The Operations Manager will also develop strategies to optimize PV and energy storage performance, maximize efficiency, and minimize downtime. They will provide detailed generation reports to production off-takers (utilities) and internal personnel for billing purposes, while maintaining accurate records, documentation, and reports related to operations, maintenance, and performance metrics. Analyzing these metrics will help identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. The Operations Manager will identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and technological advancements to enhance overall system efficiency and effectiveness. Establishing and fostering safe work practices per industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements pertaining to PV and energy storage operations is also a critical aspect of this role. The position may require performing other duties as required to support the overall mission of Ameresco.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and personnel, ensuring smooth functioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure a high level of performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinate and schedule regular maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to ensure system reliability and longevity.
• Work with Field Supervisors and Technicians to address operational issues promptly, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to resolve problems.
• Prepare cost estimates and proposals.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to procure necessary equipment, parts, and services required for maintenance and operations.
• Implement manufacturer's DAS systems (training, installation, API).
• Develop strategies to optimize PV and energy storage performance, maximize efficiency, and minimize downtime.
• Provide detailed generation reports to production off takers (utility) and internal personnel for billing.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to operations, maintenance, and performance metrics.
• Analyze metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and technological advancements to enhance overall system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish and foster safe work practices per industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements pertaining to PV and energy storage operations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Energy Management, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in power generation operations & maintenance management.
• Ability to review confidential US security information.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in business, finance, data analytics preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of electric power plant (PV, diesel, BESS, microgrid, MV, gas and steam turbine, etc.) operations and maintenance, technologies, control systems (SCADA and data acquisition systems), utility markets and relevant industry standards.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, including effective coaching, mentoring, supervisory, decision-making skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to handling operational issues.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.