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Sun Tribe · 1 month ago

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager

Sun Tribe is one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operations for a team of O&M Technicians and Electricians, overseeing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs for solar PV systems.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringSolar

Responsibilities

Fosters positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including project teams, asset owners, client partners, facility hosts, subcontractors and equipment manufacturer representatives
Fosters a sense of trust and reliability on behalf of all asset owners and/or owner representatives by providing timely and accurate communication about site issues
Proactively engages in communication with site hosts and provides appropriate lead time for site visits as required
Supervises a team of O&M Technicians and Electricians to accomplish assigned Work Orders
Completes detailed scheduling, planning and assignment of Work Orders
Coordinates service visits with site host representatives to obtain building access and minimize the impact to the facility staff
Ensures all field personnel have the appropriate understanding of scope, tools, materials, and equipment to complete assigned tasks
Ensures team members have all standard materials and spare parts
Promotes adherence to all safety plans, guidelines, and site requirements
Identifies safety hazards and recommends appropriate controls for upcoming Work Orders
Reviews service reports submitted by team members for completeness and quality assurance
Periodically inspects work vehicles and tools for cleanliness and operability
Provides continuous support for all direct reports by setting clear performance goals and creating detailed plans in support of those goals
Assists in the collection of key project information to include drawing sets, equipment manuals, specification sheets and commissioning documents for new sites
Supports regularly scheduled calls with asset owner partners and provides updates on operational status, site issues, risks, outages and pending resolutions as needed
Completes preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) in according to the O&M agreement
Recommends corrective maintenance and facilitates the completion of repairs and/or system upgrades as approved by asset owner
Troubleshoots system outages, faults, or other abnormal conditions, either remotely or on site, and formulates a recommendation for corrective actions
Periodically oversees subcontractors utilized to perform assessments, inspections, corrective maintenance, or other specific scopes of work
Facilitates warranty equipment replacements and submits claims for reimbursement from OEM

Qualification

Solar PV system maintenanceElectrical principles knowledgeTeam managementNational Electric Code experienceNABCEP certificationsComputer skillsPlanningOrganizationConscientiousnessInterpersonal communicationReliability

Required

Degree required: Associate's Degree or comparable years of experience is required
A minimum of five years' experience installing, troubleshooting, and/or maintaining commercial or utility-scale solar PV equipment is required

Preferred

Demonstrate company core values
Advanced knowledge of electrical principles, maintenance procedures and documentation
Experience with the National Electric Code as it pertains to solar PV system design
Experience in leading small teams in industrial settings
Strong computer skills
Honest, reliable, self-aware and conscientious
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong planning, organization and prioritization skills
Electrical license preferred
NABCEP PV Installation Professional, PV Inspector, and/or PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Certification preferred
Valid driver's license required

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Life insurance
15 company holidays, similar to Virginia State holiday schedule
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) with 4% employer match
Discretionary Bonus Potential
$600 annual health & wellness reimbursement

Company

Sun Tribe

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At Sun Tribe, we make legacy-grade clean energy projects happen.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-05-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Devin Welch
Chairman
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