Area Manager- Solar

BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services

Area Manager

City, State – Remote

Job Type: Full-time, Salary

Reports to: Regional Manager

About Us
:

We are BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services, a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy. We are also an in-house and third-party operations and services provider, offering 24/7/365 monitoring from our headquarters in Irvine, CA. Our team consists of 300 highly motivated experts across the United States and Mexico. Since first entering the North American market in 2014, we have brought over 1.5 GW online and are currently managing 2 GW of assets. Our development pipeline is currently 15GW in North America alone and continues to grow at an impressive pace.

Our mission is to deliver reliable and affordable energy across the Americas. We value long-term partnerships and actively collaborate with local communities and organizations to fund workforce development, support disaster relief efforts, and incorporate sustainability and biodiversity into our projects.

BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services is a subsidiary of BayWa r.e., a major player in renewable energy. BayWa r.e. has a global team of 5,400 members, operations in 34 countries, a development pipeline exceeding 30 GW, and over 10 GW in assets under management.

Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a $28.5 billion international group known for its diversified operations in agriculture, energy, and construction; and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a renowned leader in energy infrastructure investment managing over $7.5 billion from global investors.

Purpose
:

BayWa r.e. Americas is seeking a
Area Manager
to join our
Operations
team.

This position will require managing the Plant in accordance with the O&M agreement. Manage the various components of the PV power plant management program as they relate to day-to-day operations and maintenance at PV plant sites. This overall objective will be achieved by meeting the following plant objectives:

Health and safety performance, environmental stewardship, employee training and development, quality control, work management system, performance management, operation and maintenance of generation assets, evaluation of reliability improvements and technology, process development and oversight, budget development including oversight and adherence.

Responsibilities we will trust you with
:

Success in this role involves:

• Leading the maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage equipment such as inverters, combiner boxes, switchgear, transformers, voltage regulators, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, metering systems and battery support systems.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the applicable National Electric and Electrical safety code(s) (NEC, NFPA70E, NESC, OSHA)
• Completion of all scheduled electric equipment maintenance on time to maximize generation.
• Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Write and enforce work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures.
• Ensure work orders are complete per requirements.
• Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed.
• Gains technical information from electrical schematics, vendors information, and codes.
• Perform current and voltage calculations, as necessary.
• Calibrate plant related instrumentation and use test equipment associated with the solar plant.
• Performs calibrations as necessary and uses test equipment associated with the solar plant.
• Recommend improvements to facilitate company growth.
• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical distribution systems.
• Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer's installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
• Know how to installs and directs the work of the electrical portions of solar installations' wiring, conduit work, sizing of wires and disconnects, interconnecting and other related.
• Develop weekly project schedules and goals.
• Motivates team members to increase their productivity and meet work goals/deadlines.
• Coordinate with management personnel the order of supplies and ensures adequate inventory for projects and project manpower.
• Mindful of proper maintenance and care of company equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform tasks associated with providing annual site budget.
• Ensure all work orders are complete per requirements by technicians.

Physical Requirements:

•
Lift and carry up to 40–50 lbs as needed during inspections, maintenance checks, or field work.

• Walk the full length of solar sites up to several miles daily while performing visual and safety inspections.

• Access equipment enclosures or racking to verify maintenance and safety conditions.

• Spend extended hours outdoors in all weather conditions while supervising or assisting with field activities.

• Maintain mobility and balance while traversing uneven ground, slopes, or compacted surfaces.

• Use and enforce proper PPE, safety procedures, and lockout/tagout practices per OSHA standards.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise
:

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Previous Solar experience essential for this role.
• Experience with DC & UPS systems
• Experience and working knowledge of NFPA 70E
• Full clean State Driving License
• Excellent problem solving, communication, decision-making and planning skills
• Demonstratable understanding of NERC compliance for utility-scale systems (for sites >75MW).
• Functional understanding of power generation systems.
• Familiar with medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Familiarity with sections of the National Electric Code 2020 specifically those to PV (section 690/691).
• IT literate overall, with fluency in use of electronic work management system (CMMS),
• Familiarity with Internal equipment calibration and tracking programs preferred.
• Manage site P&L
• Manage Contractors
• Basic understanding of Financials.
• Ability to read and interpret data that may affect day to day operations of the site.
• Has proven leadership capabilities.

Preferred Professional Qualifications & Experience:

• NABCEP Certification
• FAA's Part 107 Small UAS Rule (Drone license)
• First Aid (CPR)
• ASNT certified for planning and conducting thermal imaging (American Society for Non-destructive Testing) or equivalent.
• Familiar with Internal equipment calibration and tracking programs.

What we are ready to offer you
:

• Total compensation package dependent upon a number of factors, including candidate's professional experience, candidate's skills, position's seniority level, department's hiring budget, and position's location.
• The salary range for this role is X to Y.
• Competitive annual bonus target based on individual and company performance.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer matching.
• Flexible work hours and remote first culture.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy for all Salaried, Full-time employees in the US
• 8 weeks paid family leave
• Health and wellness benefit; up to $500 annually.
• Free language lessons.
• Virtual yoga, breathwork and stretching sessions with colleagues via intranet.
• Educational reimbursement.
• For Irvine, CA LE's only: Gym access and snacks for Irvine, CA employees.
• Relocation assistance, as applicable.
• A diverse and inclusive global team with a strong culture focusing on employee health and wellbeing.
• The possibility to make a positive contribution to our planet and use your world class marketing knowledge to set new standards in Renewable Energy.

Are our values your values
?

Are you
ambitious
enough to make a big impact in our business and beyond? Do you create meaningful solutions?

Do you believe that
we succeed as a team
? We collaborate honestly, friendly, and respectfully. We have fun and celebrate our successes. How about you?

Are you
reliable
? We create trust by taking on responsibility.

Do you
inspire others
with an open mind, courage, and innovation? We challenge the status quo.

Our values
define our unique way of working together and give us direction in our daily actions.

At BayWa r.e. we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.