[Remote] Director, Operations & Maintenance - Solar Operations
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops and manages solar and energy storage projects. They are seeking a seasoned leader to support the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department, focusing on asset operations, process development, and team building to ensure high availability and optimized financial performance of their solar and storage assets.
Responsibilities
- BESS & Solar Performance: Provide technical expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and round-trip efficiency for hundreds of solar and storage assets
- Lifecycle Asset Management: Oversee the portfolio from through the asset operating lifecycle, utilizing robust operating plans and budgets to drive output
- Data Strategy & Systems: Drive the development of "best-in-industry" data and software tools to accommodate a scaling asset base. You will ensure data integrity across operating portfolio analytics and collaborate in the enhancement/integration of advanced monitoring platforms
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Construction Management, Engineering, and Finance to ensure a seamless "handshake" as assets move from construction into operations
- Service & Infrastructure: Build and manage a scalable system and oversee external service providers for both planned and unplanned service activities
- Contract & Vendor Management: Negotiate high-value O&M contracts and manage RMA processes for faulty components, including critical BESS hardware
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with landowners, contractors, and internal asset management teams
Skills
- 8+ years in solar/storage O&M or asset management
- Deep understanding of BESS technologies, solar equipment, and system design
- Proficient in solar and storage monitoring (DAS) platforms (e.g., AlsoEnergy, SolarEdge) with the ability to interpret complex system drawings
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, contract negotiation, and financial performance optimization
- An 'ownership mentality' regarding issue identification and resolution, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, or storage modeling software
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