BlueSky Utility - Powered by Nofar Energy
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager - Solar, BESS & Ground Mount Systems
BlueSky Utility - Powered by Nofar Energy, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager - Solar, BESS & Ground Mount Systems
Blue Sky Utility
is seeking a Southern California-based Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead the charge in keeping our solar and battery energy storage systems running at peak performance. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and reliability of our clean energy assets across the region. This is a field‑heavy position requiring a hands‑on leader who can manage technicians, ensure safety compliance, and drive system performance. If you're passionate about renewable energy and thrive in dynamic, field‑based environments, we want to hear from you.
Location:
Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or San Diego County preferred).
Travel:
This role requires extensive travel throughout California—up to 100%. You will be expected to travel to job sites five days per week, with frequent overnight stays based on the distance between your home location and the assigned sites.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands‑on and technically proficient O&M Technician with 5–8 years of experience in the solar and renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will lead operations and maintenance activities for commercial and utility‑scale PV systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, field coordination experience, and the ability to optimize system performance while ensuring safety and compliance across all assets. Experience with SCADA, performance monitoring, and field‑based electrical/mechanical work is a must.
Base pay range:
$95,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily O&M activities for rooftop solar PV, BESS, and ground‑mount installations as needed
Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
Troubleshoot and resolve faults in electrical, mechanical, and SCADA systems
Oversee third‑party vendors, subcontractors, and field crews as needed
Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, NESC, and local AHJ codes
Use SCADA, metering platforms, and other analytics tools to monitor asset performance
Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance logs, and maintenance budgets
Lead QA/QC inspections, system commissioning, and system health diagnostics
Provide technical reports, KPI tracking, and performance analysis to internal stakeholders
Train junior technicians and enforce safety procedures and zero‑incident culture
Required Qualifications:
5–8 years of hands‑on O&M experience in solar PV and BESS (commercial or utility scale)
Deep technical knowledge of inverters, transformers, combiner boxes, and battery systems
Strong working knowledge of SCADA and performance monitoring platforms
Familiarity with energy markets, interconnections (ERCOT, CAISO, or PJM), and grid compliance
Skilled in troubleshooting electrical systems up to 1000 VDC and 480 VAC
Strong reporting and documentation skills
Proficient in interpreting electrical and structural drawings and redlining as‑built documents
OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid certifications (preferred)
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across SoCal sites
Preferred Attributes:
Military or field leadership background is a plus
Strong analytical skills and proactive problem‑solving approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead and mentor junior technicians
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, STD and employee life insurance, as well as a 401(k) with a 6% match. Employees are eligible for all benefits on their first day of employment. We also offer a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Job Type:
Full‑time
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior level
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is seeking a Southern California-based Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead the charge in keeping our solar and battery energy storage systems running at peak performance. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and reliability of our clean energy assets across the region. This is a field‑heavy position requiring a hands‑on leader who can manage technicians, ensure safety compliance, and drive system performance. If you're passionate about renewable energy and thrive in dynamic, field‑based environments, we want to hear from you.
Location:
Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or San Diego County preferred).
Travel:
This role requires extensive travel throughout California—up to 100%. You will be expected to travel to job sites five days per week, with frequent overnight stays based on the distance between your home location and the assigned sites.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands‑on and technically proficient O&M Technician with 5–8 years of experience in the solar and renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will lead operations and maintenance activities for commercial and utility‑scale PV systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, field coordination experience, and the ability to optimize system performance while ensuring safety and compliance across all assets. Experience with SCADA, performance monitoring, and field‑based electrical/mechanical work is a must.
Base pay range:
$95,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily O&M activities for rooftop solar PV, BESS, and ground‑mount installations as needed
Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
Troubleshoot and resolve faults in electrical, mechanical, and SCADA systems
Oversee third‑party vendors, subcontractors, and field crews as needed
Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, NESC, and local AHJ codes
Use SCADA, metering platforms, and other analytics tools to monitor asset performance
Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance logs, and maintenance budgets
Lead QA/QC inspections, system commissioning, and system health diagnostics
Provide technical reports, KPI tracking, and performance analysis to internal stakeholders
Train junior technicians and enforce safety procedures and zero‑incident culture
Required Qualifications:
5–8 years of hands‑on O&M experience in solar PV and BESS (commercial or utility scale)
Deep technical knowledge of inverters, transformers, combiner boxes, and battery systems
Strong working knowledge of SCADA and performance monitoring platforms
Familiarity with energy markets, interconnections (ERCOT, CAISO, or PJM), and grid compliance
Skilled in troubleshooting electrical systems up to 1000 VDC and 480 VAC
Strong reporting and documentation skills
Proficient in interpreting electrical and structural drawings and redlining as‑built documents
OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid certifications (preferred)
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across SoCal sites
Preferred Attributes:
Military or field leadership background is a plus
Strong analytical skills and proactive problem‑solving approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead and mentor junior technicians
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, STD and employee life insurance, as well as a 401(k) with a 6% match. Employees are eligible for all benefits on their first day of employment. We also offer a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Job Type:
Full‑time
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior level
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