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 across our renewable energy assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PV and energy storage technologies, coupled with operations management experience. The position requires a proactive approach to managing day-to-day operations, personnel, and maintenance activities to ensure smooth functioning and adherence to safety protocols. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling regular maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to ensure system reliability and longevity. You 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, you will prepare cost estimates and proposals, collaborate with suppliers and contractors to procure necessary equipment and services, and implement manufacturer's DAS systems, including training and installation. You will also develop strategies to optimize PV and energy storage performance, maximize efficiency, and minimize downtime. Providing detailed generation reports to production off takers and maintaining accurate records related to operations, maintenance, and performance metrics will be essential. Analyzing these metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement will be a key part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will establish and foster safe work practices in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to PV and energy storage operations. Other duties may be assigned as required.

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.