Director of Operations (Renewables)

Director of Operations – Renewable Energy
Position Summary
The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of assigned renewable energy assets. This leadership role oversees multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites while driving operational performance, asset availability, safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
The Director of Operations will promote a safety-first, high-performance culture, establish operational best practices, and work closely with Asset Management and other internal departments to maximize the performance and long-term value of renewable energy assets.
This position reports directly to the VP, Operations and Asset Management, with indirect reporting responsibilities to the assigned Asset Manager.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Maintenance Leadership
Develop and implement long-term operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies aligned with company and asset performance objectives.
Oversee multiple renewable energy sites and operational teams, ensuring consistent standards, processes, and performance across the portfolio.
Monitor asset performance and partner with Asset Management to identify opportunities to improve availability, reliability, production, and operational efficiency.
Oversee complex maintenance activities and ensure appropriate planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation.
Evaluate system-wide performance trends and implement corrective actions and strategic improvements.
Develop proactive maintenance and inventory strategies designed to minimize downtime and operational risk.
Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and problem-solving initiatives involving complex operational and maintenance issues.
Apply technical knowledge of wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support asset performance and operational decision-making.
Team & Leadership Development
Lead multiple teams and departments across geographically dispersed renewable energy sites.
Conduct performance management for direct reports, including coaching, mentoring, goal setting, and professional development.
Develop and strengthen leadership capabilities within the operations organization.
Mentor team members to improve communication, collaboration, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
Promote a strong safety-first and performance-driven culture throughout the organization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase team productivity and operational effectiveness.
Asset Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Asset Management to optimize asset performance and address operational challenges.
Assist Asset Management with contractor agreements to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, compliance requirements, and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with internal teams, including:
Asset and Portfolio Management
Engineering
Procurement
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
Finance and other corporate functions
Represent the O&M organization in internal and external stakeholder meetings.
Build strong cross-functional relationships to facilitate problem-solving and successful project execution.
Budget & Resource Management
Develop, manage, and monitor O&M budgets across assigned assets and operating teams.
Maintain strong cost controls while ensuring appropriate resources are available to support operational requirements.
Adjust budgets and resource plans as necessary based on asset and project requirements.
Oversee the allocation and utilization of in-house personnel and third-party contractors.
Ensure external contractors deliver work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual and operational expectations.
Safety, Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure all operations are performed in accordance with applicable company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain operational compliance with applicable OSHA, NFPA, EPA, NERC, and PUC requirements.
Ensure teams understand and consistently follow environmental, health, safety, and operational procedures.
Support compliance with applicable NERC requirements and ISO standards.
Promote proactive identification and mitigation of operational, environmental, and safety risks.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy plant operations and maintenance.
Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience managing multiple sites, facilities, or operational teams.
Experience within renewable energy operations, including wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage systems.
Demonstrated success managing complex maintenance activities and cross-functional teams.
Strong knowledge of renewable energy systems, equipment performance, maintenance practices, and asset availability.
Working knowledge of safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, NERC, PUC, and applicable ISO requirements.
Experience managing operational budgets, contractors, maintenance programs, and resource allocation.
Demonstrated ability to analyze operational performance data and develop corrective actions.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
Ability and willingness to travel to renewable energy sites as required.

Work arrangement
Yes