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Per Sé Group · 1 day ago

Site Manager - Photovoltaic

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Per Sé Group is seeking a hands-on Site Manager for their utility-scale solar facility in the Columbus metro area. This leadership role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, building a strong technical team, and ensuring safe and reliable clean energy generation.

Staffing & Recruiting

Senior Management

Hiring Manager

Debra Burgower

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of technicians, contractors, and service providers to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable operations

Drive maximum availability and performance of PV and battery storage systems

Oversee commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repairs of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems

Champion safety culture and ensure full compliance with environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements

Perform and oversee switching and lock-out/tag-out activities on PV-related equipment

Lead root cause analyses and reliability improvements to reduce downtime

Manage site inventory, tools, spare parts, and consumables

Track KPIs, prepare daily/weekly/monthly performance reports, and manage the site operating budget

Act as the primary on-site representative with landowners, regulators, utilities, and community stakeholders

Represent the company at industry events, trade groups, and community forums

Qualification

Leadership in operationsPV safety knowledgeElectrical systems expertiseBachelor's in EngineeringOperations & maintenance experienceTechnical diplomaLock-out/tag-out functionsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) with 5+ years of industry experience OR technical diploma/high school diploma with 10+ years in energy, power generation, or renewables

2–5 years of leadership experience in operations & maintenance (O&M), preferably utility-scale solar

Strong understanding of PV safety hazards, electrical systems, and regulatory compliance

Ability to perform switching and lock-out/tag-out functions