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SPC Solar Site Team Leader (Rutherford Solar)

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and support for SPC Solar Operations Technicians (non-exempt employees) at the Rutherford and Granville solar sites for operating and maintaining the SPC Solar Fleet in a safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient manner. This position is accountable for safety, environmental and regulatory compliance; team development and technical direction; performance management; managing resources and work priorities; assist in developing O&M and Capital budgets and management; development and management of solar maintenance strategy and PMs; Coordination of contracts and contractors; and other related goals as required by the business. 

Note: This position will have responsibilities at Rutherford Solar (Forest City, NC) and Granville Solar (Oxford, NC).

Rutherford Farm: Located on 489 acres in Rutherford County, North Carolina, the Rutherford project produces approximately 75 megawatts.

Granville Solar Facility: The Granville Solar Facility is a 2.5-megawatt facility on 40 acres of private land in Granville County, North Carolina.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain familiarity with all maintenance activities within the facilities and keep abreast of ongoing issues. 
• Perform periodic walk-downs and visual inspections of each site in coordination with Solar Technicians, as well as provide back-up & support for some tasks. 
• Assist in managing the overall compliance of the solar sites including but not limited to safety, environmental, financial, and contract/contractor management. 
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure safe and compliant LOTO program for solar. 
• Assist in the development and manage Capital and O&M budgets to meet year-end projections. Write/approve purchase requisitions, invoices, etc. 
• Provide project management leadership and support as required. 
• Work with SPC M&D ROC to monitor operational activities and alarms for solar sites. 
• Administer workflow process in Maximo. Review CRs daily and ensure work orders are prioritized, planned, executed, and closed out. 
• Provide Asset Management of all solar sites including performing and maintaining a maintenance strategy for each solar facility with optimized PMs. 
• Work with vendors and contractors in the proper maintenance and operation of the solar facilities. 
• Develop and implement an inventory management process for solar sites. 
• Work with other departments (New Generation, Renewables, etc.) as necessary on all new site and project development activities. 
• Experience with contractor maintenance and management. 
• Assist plant technicians with equipment troubleshooting and/or maintenance as required by emergency or availability. 
• Manage above responsibilities at multiple sites and with multiple site crews in the specified region.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• BS or Associates Electrical/Electronics degree a plus. 
• Supervisory experience including performance management preferred. 
• Three years of work experience in generating plant maintenance or operations required. 
• Experience with asset management (System Ownership) within a generating plant or equivalent work experience. Project management experience preferred. 
• Working knowledge of MAXIMO preferred. 
• Be knowledgeable of site PPA(s) to maximize profit through production and maintenance planning. 
• Computer skills as required to understand and communicate with digital-based devices. 
• Advanced knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits. 
• Understanding of maintenance strategy, budgeting, cost reporting, and reliability reporting. 
• Ability to communicate effectively at all working and management levels.
• Competency with current Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Must be available for extended work hours including nights and weekends. 
• Solar plant experience (or similar process) with emphasis on plant controls, communication networks and SCADA is preferred.
• Represent Southern Power in the Renewable Operations Review Board (ORB) meetings (and other applicable ORBs). - Working knowledge of switchyards and related equipment required. 
• Travel may be often and across multiple sites. 
• Must be flexible, forward-thinking, and strategic minded to plan for the future needs of the system.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; leadership skills; performance management skills; and planning and coordination skills. 
• Role model for Our Values. 
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and having an excellent ability to work well with and develop teams. 
• Travel may be often and across multiple sites and states. The requirement to travel may be required with little to no notice for multiple days at a time and throughout the year. Travel may be up to 25% at times depending on site needs and requirements.
• Interaction and participation with other groups and teams for various reasons will be required.