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O&M Field Operations Manager at QE Solar

O&M Field Operations Manager

QE Solar · CT, US

3 days ago

O&M Field Operations Manager

QE Solar · CT, US

4 days ago
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About the Role

QE Solar is seeking a results-driven Field Operations Manager to lead and support field operations across our distributed generation (DG) solar portfolio. This individual will oversee field technicians, ensure operational excellence, drive safety and quality initiatives, and partner with customers to deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Solar Field Technicians across multiple states.
  • Manage daily field operations for preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning support, and emergency response.
  • Ensure compliance with QE Solar safety policies, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and customer safety requirements.
  • Conduct field visits to coach technicians and maintain quality standards.
  • Monitor KPIs including uptime, response times, work order completion, labor utilization, and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop staffing plans and resource allocation.
  • Recruit, interview, onboard, and train employees.
  • Conduct performance reviews and employee development.
  • Manage labor, travel, fleet, and operational budgets.
  • Partner with Engineering, Asset Management, Vegetation Management, and other departments.
  • Conduct customer meetings and site visits.
  • Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain CMMS documentation and regulatory compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in renewable operations.
  • 3+ years leading field personnel.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems, inverters, MV equipment, DAS, and O&M.
  • OSHA and NFPA 70E knowledge.
  • Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, scheduling, and CMMS experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Working in indoor and outdoor environments, including solar sites, construction sites, and industrial facilities, in varying weather conditions.
  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing on uneven terrain.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds or more, with or without assistance.
  • Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, testing equipment, and technical devices with precision.
  • Ability to safely climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at heights.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and near energized equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Visual acuity to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents, and to identify potential hazards.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, harnesses, arc-flash protection, and other job-specific gear.
  • Effective verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members, supervisors, and other trades in active work environments.

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Team Development
  • Operational Excellence
  • Safety Initiatives
  • Quality Initiatives
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Commissioning Support
  • Emergency Response
  • Compliance Management
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Staffing Planning
  • Resource Allocation
  • Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Training
  • Performance Management
  • Budget Management
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Electrical Systems Knowledge
  • Inverter Knowledge
  • MV Equipment Knowledge
  • DAS Knowledge
  • O&M Knowledge
  • OSHA Knowledge
  • NFPA 70E Knowledge
  • Communication Skills
  • Budgeting Skills
  • Scheduling Skills
  • CMMS Experience
  • NABCEP Certification
  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Experience
  • Multistate Leadership Experience

Location

  • Multiple states

Work Type

  • Field
  • Construction
  • Industrial

Experience Level

  • 5+ years in renewable operations
  • 3+ years leading field personnel

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • 100% paid employee premium on health benefits
  • Additional dependents at low costs
  • Great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
  • Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

About the Company

  • QE Solar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity

  • QE Solar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.