Vice President O&M
hace 3 días
Buffalo
Vice President, Operations & Maintenance (Solar & BESS) Location: North America (flexible / hybrid) Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Role Overview The Vice President of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the company’s utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio across North America. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for all O&M activities, ensuring assets meet or exceed performance, availability, safety, and financial targets throughout the asset lifecycle. The VP, O&M will lead internal teams and external service providers, establish best-in-class operational standards, and partner closely with Asset Management, Engineering, Development, and Finance to maximize long-term asset value. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Provide executive leadership for the operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar PV and BESS assets across North America., • Develop and execute O&M strategies that optimize availability, performance, lifecycle costs, and long-term asset value., • Establish standardized operating models, procedures, KPIs, and reporting across the fleet., • Oversee fleet performance monitoring, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management • Own and champion EH&S strategy, culture, and performance across all O&M activities., • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, environmental, interconnection, and contractual requirements., • Lead incident response, investigations, and corrective/preventive action programs., • Manage operational risk related to asset integrity, grid compliance, and BESS safety. BESS Operations & Grid Integration • Provide technical and operational oversight for BESS operations, including dispatch coordination, degradation management, augmentation strategies, and warranty compliance., • Collaborate with grid operators, trading/market teams, and integrators to optimize storage availability and revenue performance., • Ensure effective integration of EMS, SCADA, and data analytics platforms. Vendor & Contract Management • Lead strategy and oversight for third-party O&M providers, OEMs, integrators, and specialty contractors., • Negotiate, manage, and enforce O&M, LTSA, warranty, and service contracts., • Drive accountability through performance-based contracts and SLA management. Financial & Commercial Performance • Own the O&M budget and cost structure across the portfolio., • Support asset budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models., • Identify and execute cost-reduction and value-enhancement opportunities without compromising safety or reliability. Team Leadership & Development • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing O&M organization, including regional leaders and technical experts., • Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous learning., • Ensure succession planning and capability development aligned with portfolio growth. Growth & Lifecycle Support • Support development, EPC, and commissioning teams to ensure operational readiness of new projects., • Lead O&M input into design reviews, technology selection, and standardization for new assets., • Oversee transition from construction to operations and long-term lifecycle planning. Qualifications & Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred)., • 15+ years of experience in power generation operations, with significant leadership experience in utility-scale solar and/or BESS., • Proven track record managing large, geographically diverse renewable energy portfolios in North America., • Deep understanding of solar PV and BESS technologies, O&M best practices, warranties, and degradation drivers., • Strong experience with EH&S management systems and regulatory compliance., • Demonstrated ability to manage complex vendor relationships and large operating budgets. Preferred • Experience within an IPP, asset owner, or platform-scale renewable operator., • Familiarity with power markets, storage dispatch, and revenue optimization., • Experience supporting M&A, asset acquisitions, or portfolio integrations., • Professional certifications (PE, PMP, CSP, etc.) are a plus. Key Competencies • Strategic and systems thinker with strong execution discipline, • Data-driven decision-making and financial acumen, • Strong leadership presence and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to balance operational rigor with growth-stage flexibility, • Hands-on mindset with executive-level perspective