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Base Power Company · 13 hours ago

Project Operations Assistant

Base Power Company is America’s next-generation power company focused on transforming the electricity grid through distributed batteries. The Deployment Operations Assistant plays a crucial role in managing pre-installation stages by securing necessary permits and interconnection agreements, ensuring a smooth installation process and maintaining a healthy project pipeline.

BatteryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageIndustrialPower Grid
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Responsibilities

Prepare and submit all necessary permit applications and interconnection agreements to the relevant AHJs and utility companies
Proactively manage and resolve challenging interactions with AHJs, including addressing and overcoming rejected permits and navigating unique local requirements
Expertly handle off-nominal permit processes, developing creative and effective strategies to keep projects on track when standard procedures are insufficient
Maintain a clean and meticulously organized project pipeline, ensuring the timely submission and tracking of all required documentation from initial application to final approval
Report out key metrics on pipeline health, providing clear visibility into permit statuses, timelines, and potential bottlenecks to inform strategic decisions
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on permit and interconnection processes, providing guidance to the broader team
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key personnel at various municipalities and utilities
Continuously identify and implement process improvements to increase the speed and efficiency of the permitting and interconnection lifecycle

Qualification

Permit coordinationProject coordinationDocumentation managementProcess improvementStakeholder coordinationUtility interconnection knowledgeData analysisCRM softwareCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

2+ years of experience in permit coordination, project coordination, or a similar role, preferably within the solar, battery, construction, or utility sectors
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear and professional customer interactions
Experience scheduling and coordinating with external stakeholders (e.g., inspectors, utility representatives)
Proficiency in managing documentation and utilizing online portals
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively address potential roadblocks
Ability to track and analyze data to identify trends and improve processes

Preferred

Experience working directly with AHJs and utility companies for inspections and interconnection agreements
Knowledge of solar, battery, or EV charger installation processes and common post-installation requirements
Familiarity with CRM or project management software
Understanding of utility interconnection processes and requirements
Experience in developing and implementing process improvements

Company

Base Power Company

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Base is building the future of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world.

H1B Sponsorship

Base Power Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.27B
Key Investors
AdditionThrive Capital
2025-10-08Series C· $1B
2025-04-09Series B· $200M
2024-05-07Series A· $68M

Leadership Team

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Zachary Dell
Co-Founder and CEO
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Zina Bash
Chief Legal Officer
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