Solar Operations Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

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The Plant Manager, Solar Operations is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of solar generation facilities. As the senior on-site leader, you will work alongside your team while overseeing both operational and administrative activities. You will ensure Enbridge values, safety expectations, and performance standards are consistently applied, while supporting the delivery of operational plans, budgets, and long-term facility performance.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a safety-first culture by ensuring the well-being of all staff, contractors, and equipment; apply Enbridge's Safety Management System and oversee incident reporting, investigations, and contractor compliance.

• Oversee reliable facility operations by managing daily schedules, site outages, maintenance plans, and work execution while supervising technicians and contractors.

• Optimize site performance through technical expertise, including troubleshooting, maintenance of high-voltage equipment, and expediting repairs across balance-of-plant and substation systems.

• Manage operational processes such as data collection, work orders, service reports, inventory, and compliance records while maintaining accurate operations logs and regulatory documentation.

• Provide leadership and development to on-site staff through coaching, training, performance management, and the establishment of clear goals and expectations.

• Own financial performance by managing budgets, controlling costs, administering procurement and purchase orders, and supporting forecasting, reporting, and business case development.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including off-takers, monitoring centers, OEMs, regulators, and emergency responders to ensure seamless communication, compliance, and rapid issue resolution.

• Maintenance or calibration of any equipment at the Site that is owned by the Purchasing Utility, the Interconnecting Utility, the System Operator, or any other third party.

Who You Are:

• Related university degree and seven-plus years' experience OR nine-plus years of previous field operations experience, OR equivalent mix of formal education and experience.

• Technical Certification/Training / Experience in the electrical and Solar O&M fields.

• 5-10 years' relevant experience with strong troubleshooting (SCADA, substation, collection systems).

• Familiarity with NERC, ERCOT responsibilities.

• Strong understanding of all aspects of solar PV design, installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Solid understanding of NEC code, as well as NFPA 70E.

• Strong safety focus and ability to work under pressure while staying organized and detail-oriented.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills (Excel, Oracle).

• Independent worker with sound judgment, decision-making, and reporting abilities.

• Customer-focused, results-driven, and committed to continuous learning and company processes.

• Valid driver's license required.

Working Conditions:

• Physically capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs.

• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive manual tasks with tools and equipment.

• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and in extreme weather conditions.

• Strong vision, including depth perception and color differentiation.

• Meets safety and equipment limits (e.g., 300 lb climbing weight) and flexible for on-call/emergency response.

• Willing to travel to other sites and work variable hours as needed.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light - lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental,insuranceand disability.

• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to20 weeksof paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to12 weeksfor other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.

• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.

• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.

• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.

• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion.We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law.Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com