Regional Manager

The Position

The Regional Manager will oversee and act as the direct point of contact for the various vendors, service providers, and employees operating PV and Battery Storage plants in their region. The role will be part of the Asset Management and Operations team and will report directly to the Director of O&M Engineering. The Regional Manager will work diligently to maximize system output by coordinating with various teams within Arevon, including but not limited to, the Performance Engineering team, Asset Management team, Procurement team, and others.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Provides day to day oversite of vendors and service providers responsible for operation of PV and Battery Energy Storage Plants.
• Ensures the safety of site personnel by promoting and enforcing the corporate safety culture and policies.
• Proactively address issues that may impact plant operations.
• Collaborates with technicians and field engineers to confirm that all necessary equipment, material, and resources are in place for all preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Manage a network of vendors and service providers. Determine when an additional vendor is necessary and facilitate the process necessary to mobilize.
• Coordinate with all involved teams to ensure equipment outages are resolved as quickly as practical to maximize availability.
• Maintain high availability and site performance with the support of the Performance Engineering and O&M engineering team.
• Provide support & guidance to the Asset Management team for creation and maintenance of the Project Budget. Understand costs and drive efficiencies between plants.
• Support the construction, commissioning and testing of future projects in the region with various team in Arevon.
• Assist the Spare Parts Coordinators and Maintenance Engineering Team to ensure proper spare parts are maintained.
• Mentor and provide guidance to internal and external personnel to ensure the facilities in the region are operated in accordance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Director of O&M Engineering.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience managing PV or BESS facilities Or 10 years’ experience in onsite PV and BESS operations with other management experience.  
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers and vendors.
• Strong Understanding of renewable energy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call for emergencies.