Power Plant Supervisor

Power Plant Supervisor
Reporting To: Regional Manager
Department: Electrical
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: Charlotte, NC
Carolina Solar Services provides solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, our team maximizes the impact of every power plant we service through an independent and human focused approach.
Position Summary: The Power Plant Supervisor (PPS) will be a semi-autonomous “player - coach” for CSS’ operations and maintenance of 1 (75MW+) transmission interconnected solar facility in a geographic region. The position is based on an hourly pay schedule and reports to a Regional Manager. The PPS shall perform and is responsible for the safe and timely completion of all service obligations within the relevant portfolio as well as being the client facing representative for CSS. The PPS’s duty station will be an onsite fully functioning job trailer.
Essential Functions:
Perform both corrective and preventative site work and be a leader, mentor, and technical expert for a group of 1-4 field technicians and ensure CSS' values and culture of safety and quality customer service are adopted by all. Provide routine meaningful feedback to direct reports.
Ensure CSS' values and culture of safety and quality customer service are adopted by all
Conduct and document training, skills verification, and QA/QC for the field team(s)
Oversee and manage all service obligations with the goals of on-time deliverables and excellent customer service.
Work with Regional Manager to coordinate emergency response and ensure 365-day coverage for emergency response guarantee and participate in a technician level on-call rotation
Create, schedule, assign, review, and approve work orders daily for all sites and equipment within the solar facilities.
Plan annual preventative maintenance in preceding year; including electrical and vegetation maintenance
Prepare field technicians for daily tasks, ensuring they have proper tools, materials, training, and skills to safely perform work tasks
Remotely and in person guide field technicians in troubleshooting and repair work as needed
Be available to take technician and client phone calls 7 days a week, except during PTO
Direct and dispatch subcontractors as necessary
Manage company tools and resources and adhere to business unit budget
Lead field technician hiring process and resource allocation
Administer and review skills assessment for current employees and potential hires
Order and account for parts and equipment via company inventory procedures. Coordinate RMA processes as needed.
Provide prompt email acknowledgement and follow-up
Maintain technical expertise in solar O&M best practices, tools, techniques, and implementation of new practices
Prepare and lead regularly scheduled client meetings
Interface with Regional Manager to share human, technical, and material resources.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise up to 4 field technicians
Supervise subcontractors
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to create and support team morale
Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E and B
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Team oriented attitude
Prioritizes safety daily, actively participate and lead site safety meetings
General computer, network, and technology proficiency
Values staff development and organizational excellence
Proficiency reading technical spec documents, site plans, & electrical schematics
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of experience in utility solar PV
3 years of service or project-oriented management experience
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently
Work Environment:
Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold
Exposure to electrical hazards
Company Benefits:
We work to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. The following benefits are included in addition to your base compensation:
Medical insurance
Dental, vision, and life insurance
401k
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Paid professional development opportunities
Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
Long term disability insurance coverage
Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan
Technician Benefits:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment paid for by the Company
Access to Company vehicle for work-related travel
Weekend and holiday on-call bonus

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No