Posted 1 month ago

Director, Operations & Maintenance - Solar Operations

DenverRemoteFull-time

AI Summary

Director of Operations & Maintenance for solar and BESS assets, owning O&M strategy, asset performance, data systems, and cross-functional leadership to scale a distributed solar and storage portfolio.

About this role

Location: Denver Preferred, Remote Candidates Considered

Type: Full-Time Employee

Reports to: SVP, Solar Operations

ROLE OVERVIEW

Pivot Energy is seeking an energetic, seasoned leader to support the build-out and management of our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department. Reporting to the SVP of Solar Operations, you will take full ownership of asset operations, process development, and team building. This role is pivotal in shaping the operating cadence for a rapidly scaling portfolio of distributed solar and integrated storage (BESS) assets, ensuring high availability and optimized financial performance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

BESS & Solar Performance: Provide technical expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and round-trip efficiency for hundreds of solar and storage assets.

Lifecycle Asset Management: Oversee the portfolio from through the asset operating lifecycle, utilizing robust operating plans and budgets to drive output.

Data Strategy & Systems: Drive the development of "best-in-industry" data and software tools to accommodate a scaling asset base. You will ensure data integrity across operating portfolio analytics and collaborate in the enhancement/integration of advanced monitoring platforms.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Construction Management, Engineering, and Finance to ensure a seamless "handshake" as assets move from construction into operations.

Service & Infrastructure: Build and manage a scalable system and oversee external service providers for both planned and unplanned service activities.

Contract & Vendor Management: Negotiate high-value O&M contracts and manage RMA processes for faulty components, including critical BESS hardware.

Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with landowners, contractors, and internal asset management teams.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Experience: 8+ years in solar/storage O&M or asset management.

Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of BESS technologies, solar equipment, and system design.

Data Expertise: Proficient in solar and storage monitoring (DAS) platforms (e.g., AlsoEnergy, SolarEdge) with the ability to interpret complex system drawings.

Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in budgeting, contract negotiation, and financial performance optimization.

Leadership: An "ownership mentality" regarding issue identification and resolution, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams.

Communication: Exceptional relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders.